Job Description The RN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care. Qualifications: Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Previous experience in Long Term Care preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices as well as in the areas of wound management, infection control, least restraint, and safe lift. Effective human relation skills enable others through coaching, mentoring, learning through shared experiences. Ability to work alone and with others while prioritizing tasks to handle the most urgent first. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills Developed creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture” Ability to work effectively within a variety of stressful situations and challenges and with various individuals or groups. Strong organizing, planning, prioritizing, time management skills. Proven experience in taking personal responsibility for seeking information from various sources. Responsibilities: Must work at all times within the regulation laid out in the Health Professions Act. Accountable for assessing, planning, monitoring, and coordinating the delivery of resident care. Oversees ADL provisions of care, Interdisciplinary Team Conference, care plan development and addresses family concerns. Works collaboratively with the health care team and acts as a champion of customer satisfaction and customer service. Assists in orientating, mentoring and competency development of staff. Staff replacement in absence of the nursing clerk. Take charge of the facility in the absence of management. Time Type: Part time When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare! Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request. 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.
