Job Description Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) / Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide direct resident care and medication administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Health and Wellness standards and policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: To complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date and changes communicated to DHW/DOC for billings; To assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences; To work closely with DHW/DOC to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers; To order and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies and procedures; To facilitate and provide resident/family education ; To supervise resident self medication assessment and audits; To supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to Unregulated Care Providers in compliance with applicable regulations and Extendicare policy and procedures; To plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers To coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents; To respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition and or medical emergencies; To act as supervisor and coordinate emergency response in absence of DHW/DOC and Executive Directors ; To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to DHW/DOC/Executive Director and other departments ; To assist the DHW/DOC in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control , Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality Plans for the Nursing Department ; To coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved education institutions; To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct; To complete all other tasks as assigned. Required Education, Credentials and Experience: Current registration as a Registered Nurse in applicable Province/State Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers Must maintain competencies as per the governing College standards Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS) 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.
