Registered Nurse, Career opportunity in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting and directing clients needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and internal staff;
• Providing leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the client’s right to individualized care planning of health services;
• Development and implementation of client directed Care Plans.
• Working with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies, procedures and applicable legislation.
• Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of client care plans.
• Administers and records prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice.
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reporting.
• Applies dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and policy
• Assists with supervision and evaluation of job performance and behavior of other health care staff.

Requirements Include:

• Graduate of approved School of nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Current registration with the provincial college of Registered Nurses
• Current First Aid and CPR certification;
• Palliative / Hospice Care experience required;
• Previous experience in working with the clients in long-term care or a senior’s independent living environment required.

The following would be considered assets:

• Strong leadership and assessment skills plus the ability to multitask in this fast-past, yet rewarding environment;
• Alzheimer’s & other Dementia Care course, U-First training preferred;
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and experience with evaluating employee job performance;
• Demonstrated computer skills and experience with electronic information systems;
• Ability to supervise staff including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments