Registered Nurse

Extendicare•Burlington, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care. This is a new position. For Union Jobs, the collective agreement applies, with Union Classification (Title): RN as applicable, Salary: RN Visit Rate, and Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement. Access to a reliable vehicle in community home care is required. ParaMed Home Health Care, the leading home care provider in the country since 1974, is looking for a Registered Nurse. When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. The company provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process, accommodating the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

Requirements

Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
Registered/eligible for registration with the Approved Professional Institutions for the province
Previous similar experience in Community or long-term care, with comprehensive knowledge of duties
Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
Developed creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture”
Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

Responsibilities

Ensuring resident / patient care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies
Assisting in the assessment and monitoring of residents / patients while working to develop, implement, review and evaluate resident/patient care plans
Managing and evaluating the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit, including orientations and other supervisory duties
Monitoring performance, conducting performance appraisals and referring problems to the Director of Care
Provide direction to the nursing department in the absence of the Director of Care