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Registered Nurse (RN) - Devonshire

Park Place Seniors Living • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada • 3h ago

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Position: Temporary Registered Nurse (3 months) Part Time Days 700H-1515H

Wage: $39.99 - $52.49 per hour (dependent on qualified experience)

Rotation:

Week 1:Thursday Friday, Monday, Tuesday \& Wednesday

Week 2: Saturday \& Sunday

Posting Closing Date: May 3 2025

Experience in Long Term Care is preferred for this position.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse is a supervisory position. The position is responsible for assessing, monitoring, implementing, evaluating, and documenting Resident care. The Registered Nurse works in partnership to improve the performance of team members and the organization in providing improved customer service for Residents and families. The RN promotes the collaborative care model through leadership, support and direction to LPNs and HCAs on an ongoing basis. Performs duties in accordance with all written policies and procedures governing the Care centre. The RN is responsible and accountable for his/her nursing practice as defined by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta.

Responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

Serves as an advocate to ensure that the Resident's needs are met
Participates in research, in-services, classes onsite and offsite, staff development and orientation
Advocate to enhance the health and well-being of the resident
Adheres to and promotes Infection Control practices

Duties And Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, implement, evaluate, and document Resident care
Responsible for Resident admission and discharges
Provides ongoing monitoring of Resident response to interventions, identifies change from expected outcomes and responds accordingly
Informs Resident Care Manager of change in Resident status
Develops and prioritizes individualized RAI care plans for each Resident with the multidisciplinary team
Assists the physician with examination, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic measures
Informs family of changes in Resident conditions, medication, treatments, etc
Implements prescribed interventions, medication, medical treatments, and procedures
Ensure the implementation and ongoing administration of Resident Care Plans and reviews this with the multidisciplinary team regularly
Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and informs the Resident's Physician of significant changes in condition of the Resident
Follows up on quarterly medication reviews and annual physical examinations
Ensures quarterly reviews of medication, charting and Care Plans are completed
Completes and records assessments on every Resident and reports as directed
Observes and documents HCAs and LPNs performances
Suggests Resident care service enhancements to the Director of Care
Implements safety measures in consultation with team members
Participates in orientating new RNs, LPNs, and HCAs
Plans, prepares, and attends Resident care conferences as requested
Checks and signs drug deliveries from Pharmacy
Assists with the enforcement of Fire Safety and OH \& S regulations
Responsible to assist and guide LPNs
Ensure that care plans are understood and followed by other direct team members (LPNs and HCAs)
In charge of facility while on duty during evening, night, and weekend shifts
Participates in special programs as assigned (i.e., Flu immunization)
Participates in chart audits
Arranges for nursing staff replacements after hours and weekends
Works and consults with other professional team members to solve problems as indicated
Collects and analyzes the tracking forms and reports as per facility protocol
Provides direct nursing care to Residents as workload demands

Qualifications And Education

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Graduate from an accredited School of Nurses
Current registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Certification in CPR is preferred
Certificate Standard First Aid is preferred
RAI/MDS COMPETENCY IS REQUIRED
Excellent verbal and written skills in the English language
Must have good knowledge, attitude, and skills in dealing with geriatric and/or persons with mental and physical disabilities and their families
Must work well as a member of an inter-disciplinary team
Must be enthusiastic and adaptable to varying situations

Prior Experience

Previous experience in geriatrics or long-term care preferred
The RN position requires a significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, standing, and sitting
In an average day the employee will spend 4 to 6 hours standing or walking
Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. frequent lifting and/or carrying of 20 lbs
Must be able to manage stressful situations

Other

Demonstrates an awareness of accident and injury prevention
Adheres to safe work practices and procedures
Promotes and fosters our workplace Health and Safety Program (a safe environment for co-workers, residents, families, visitors, and volunteers)
Responsible for maintaining self-wellness and reduced absenteeism
Promotes, encourages, and demonstrates excellent customer relations and consistently shows courtesy, caring, understanding, compassion and respect for residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and volunteers

A CURRENT AND CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES

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