Job Title: Registered Nurse
Department: Nursing
Responsible To: Director of Resident Care or the Care Coordinators
Purpose:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, social, and medical needs of residents. The RN provides safe, compassionate, and resident-centred care in accordance with professional nursing standards and the policies, procedures, and philosophy of The Northside Community Guest Home.
Duties / Responsibilities:
Qualifications / Education:
- Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing program.
- Current registration and licence to practise as a Registered Nurse with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN).
- Current CPR Level C certification.
- Current WHMIS training.
- Demonstrated clinical nursing experience, sound judgment, and leadership abilities.
- Knowledge of gerontology, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize resident care needs and respond effectively to changing situations.
Working Hours: Subject to rotation and change, holidays and weekends.
Mission statement:
We, at the Northside Community Guest Home, encourage the active participation of residents, families, staff, and supporting community members to achieve outstanding long-term care that enhances a resident’s journey in life.