Job Description REGISTERED NURSES PART-TIME – TENDERCARE LIVING CENTRE Candidates are invited to apply for the part-time registered nurse position to work at our Tendercare Living Centre, a 204-bed long-term care facility, located in Scarborough, Ontario. You have the opportunity to provide care and services to a maximum of 25 amazing residents on either days, evenings or nights.. Reporting to the Director of Care, the RN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards and Tendercare Living Centre Standards. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care. Assist in assessing residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders. Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care. Assist in preparing the Facility for RAI MDS. Take charge of the Facility in the absence of the Director of Care. Staff replacement in the absence of the care clerk. QUALIFICATIONS Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required. Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. Previous managerial experience in long-term care preferred. Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices. Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors. Ability to work effectively individually and with others while prioritizing tasks to handle the most urgent first. Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanor. Ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’, and generate creative solutions. Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills. In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting. Time Type: Part time Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
