Job ID #32153: Registered Nurse

City of Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

10d•CA$36 - CA$51•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Hamilton is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their diverse team. This role is within the Healthy & Safe Communities Department, which is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. The department offers a respectful and supportive workplace with opportunities for lifelong learning, leadership, innovation, and performance excellence. The ideal candidate will be a high-performing public servant interested in a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. They should demonstrate excellent client service with respect, courage, empathy, justice, and ethical conduct, along with the ability to set and achieve personal and professional goals that contribute to the organization's objectives.

Requirements

Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with RAI – MDS is considered essential.
Demonstrated competency in completing computer documentation is required.
Demonstrated ability to observe and follow adopted standards, policies, directives, and orders of the College of Nurses of Ontario as they relate to the Registered Nurse.
Demonstrated leadership skills in planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of other nursing personnel.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making, and assessment skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary situation.
Demonstrated knowledge of Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in Long Term Care with understanding of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act & Regulations is preferable.
Experience in geriatrics, or completion of a course in geriatric nursing is desirable.
Experience in completing electronic documentation using PointClick Care would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care to residents.
Directs and supervises nursing care given by Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers within an assigned unit.
Plans, directs, and coordinates all activities necessary for the management of the unit.
Works closely with the Director of Nursing, attending physician, nurse managers, recreation, dietary, and other ancillary personnel.
Provides nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physicians' orders, established standards, and recognized nursing principles.
Assesses residents' conditions by recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs, and institutes remedial health measures where appropriate.
Assumes responsibility for the nursing care of acutely ill residents.
Assists the physician in diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
Responsible for prescribed medications processing and checking incoming supplies.
Responsible for Emergency Medication Box supplies.
Participates in medication administration to residents.
Supervises the medication administration by R.P.N. staff.
Responsible for treatments as prescribed and supervision of R.P.N. staff assisting with treatments.
Responsible for safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys and shift count in accordance with controlled drug policy.
Observes, reports, and records symptoms and conditions of residents.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care.
Assumes responsibility for proper care of equipment used in providing care to residents.
Develops and maintains up-to-date MDS Assessments, Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPS), and corresponding Resident Care Plans with the team.
Ensures that incident/accident reports are completed with appropriate follow-up.
Assists in maintaining a physical and psycho-social environment that meets the needs of the residents.
Participates as a clinical preceptor for students.
Assists in teaching residents good health habits.
Assists in maintaining adequate standards of cleanliness.
Deals tactfully and courteously with residents, residents' families, and visitors.
Identifies and understands the needs of residents.
Assists with in-service education of nursing personnel, and where appropriate, assists in nursing research.
Directs and supervises the Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers.
Prepares the nursing schedule for the unit in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and/or assistant.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all personnel in the home and external agencies.
Ensures that employees are provided with and use the appropriate equipment, materials, and/or procedures required to perform assigned duties.
Ensures that all employees perform work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
Ensures that appropriate action is recommended for employees who do not work in compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.