Registered Nurse Casual, Job offer in Keswick, Ontario

As a Registered Nurse your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Coordinating the development of residents’ plans of care; ensuring safe practices in the areas of assessment and planning of resident care needs; delivery of skilled procedures; medication administration and documentation in accordance with quality management, legislative requirements and Sienna’s standards.
• Providing nursing care in the spirit of our Creed, and in accordance with established policies, physician’s orders, and plans of care, within the scope of practice.
• Utilizing sound nursing practices to ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care to the assigned area(s) within the Long Term Care Community/Retirement Residence.
• Working with the nursing team to provide clinical care, within depth and breadth of knowledge of the Registered Nurse.
• Communicating regularly with families to inform them of changes in resident health status.
• Providing direction and guidance to team members and acting as a resource person in areas of specialization.
• Providing follow up and support for educational programs offered.
• Identifying priorities, target dates, strategies and interventions to contribute to the individualized plan of care, which strives to achieve planned outcomes for each resident.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• Current registration with the BC College of Nursing Professionals. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• A passion for seniors care and clinical excellence.
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Bonus points for having:

• Two years’ related clinical experience an asset.
• Knowledgeable of MDS. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
• Ability to work confidently with computers (eMAR, Electronic Health Record). Applicable to British Columbia applicants.