- Location :2300 Denure Drive, Peter borough, ON,K9K 0G8
- Work location: On site
- Salary: this is a unionized position. Wage is paid as per the union agreement. The hourly rate for this position will be $24.00 to $25.21 hourly (To be negotiated) 60 to 80 hours per bi-weekly
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
- Candidates must be available to work any assigned shift including Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- 4 vacancies
Languages: English
Education:
· Completion of a vocational, college, or other approved program OR apprenticeship training of two or more years OR supervisory occupation is required.
· Education and/or experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset
Experience:
· Completion of a minimum of two-year practical nursing diploma or equivalent, including the required supervised practicum period will substitute the experience requirement.
· Experience in Long-Term Care considered an asset
Credentials
· Current Medication Administration Certificate, or equivalent
· Current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing.
· Registered with a regulatory body
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities and Tasks
· Overseas and assists residents with daily routines and functions such as bathing, dressing, undressing and eat meals as required.
· Review 24-72 hour report at beginning of shift
· Follows and processes physician orders.
· Administers medications and treatments within the limitations set by the College of Nurses.
· Observes and monitors conditions of residents and reports changes in physical or mental conditions to the Registered Nurse.
· Assures observance with required techniques in nursing care.
· Participates in the development and modification of resident’s plan of care.
· Assists in implementing/evaluating the effectiveness of the plans.
· Monitors residents’ health and notes any changes in condition appropriately.
· Assists in the maintenance of resident records, including documentation in compliance with established standards and legislative requirements.
· Cooperates in the provision of life enrichment programs for the residents.
· Participates in restorative care program.
· Notifies the Registered Nurse of incidents or accidents and completes appropriate forms.
· Assists in training and directing non-registered nursing staff in providing care to residents under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
· Collaborates with other members of the health care team.
· Maintains a cooperative relationship with other staff members.
· Participates in meetings and committees.
· Performs other related functions as directed by supervisor.
· Assumes responsibility for the operation of the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse as required.
· Participates in the quality assurance process and on-going activities
· Participates in quality assurance meetings
· Complies with the quality assurance model
· Contributes to the performance assessment of non-registered nursing staff
· Follows all health and safety and safe work practices and guidelines.
· Identifies and corrects inappropriate work practices which may affect the health and safety of co-workers.
· Displays an attitude that is focused on working safely and ensuring that the work environment is safe and healthy.
· Uses safe work practices.
· Reports any actual or potential hazard to the immediate supervisor.
· Uses or wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required.
· Be involved in infection prevention and control in the home including the utilization of Infection Control Surveillance Program on Point Click Care.
· Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as needed.
· Participates in fire safety activities and knows the facility fire and disaster plan.
· Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
· Does not use or operate any equipment in a way that would endanger any worker, resident or visitor.
· Complies with WSIB company policies and procedures.
· Reports any incident immediately to supervisor.
· Cooperates with the Return to Work program as identified by WSIB legislation as required.
· Complies with all computer confidentiality requirements.
· Reports function inconsistencies immediately to supervisor.
· Attends in-service education to maintain professional competency.
· Attends all mandatory education as provided by the company.
· Maintains up to date reflective practice requirements.
· Pursues on-going learning.
· Functions under direct supervision
· Assists providing direction and leadership to subordinates
· Acts on direction of physicians’ orders and prescribed standards
· No signing authority
· Access to highly confidential information
· Access to Point Click Care
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check, Immunization records, Tuberculosis test, Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Initiative, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics
How to apply
By mail: 2300 Denure Drive ,Peterborough, ONK9K 0G8
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What you must include in your application: Cover letter