Registered Nurse (PPT) (UFCW 5.26)

Norfolk County•Simcoe, ON

6d•CA$40 - CA$52•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse at Norview Lodge, you’ll lead and coordinate resident-centred care, overseeing assessments, treatments, and care planning to support residents’ physical, emotional, and overall well-being. Your work will ensure safe, high-quality care while enhancing quality of life for residents and providing leadership to the care team. Norfolk County is a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection, offering endless opportunities to grow skills, expand ideas, and shape careers.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with a current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Ability to perform Heimlich Maneuver
Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Nice To Haves

Previous relevant experience in a long-term care setting
Courses specific to gerontology and dementia studies
Working knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long Term Care regulation standards, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and relevant legislation
InterRAI Long-Term Care Facility Assessment knowledge
Supervisory experience
Computer skills – experience with a computerized Resident Documentation system
Must be able to apply basic functions of Corporate standard software

Responsibilities

Supervise the delivery of the Resident care process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to ensure individualized Resident focused care and service is provided.
Maintain accurate, confidential, complete documentation and medical / nursing records (electronically and manually) for each Resident and to safeguard Resident information at all times to ensure it is accessed only by authorized personnel.
Administer treatments and prescribed medications as required and to maintain the medication system.
Teach, delegate, assign and supervise Resident Care.
Collaborate with Residents, physician, family and staff regarding the Residents’ needs and condition, the care and individualized services required and to evaluate the effectiveness of the Residents’ Plan of care regarding the services provided.
Participate on various teams / committees as required and ensure representation at meetings as required.
Complete employee incident reports and provide on-site first aid as required.
Assume responsibility for replacing staff (all departments) in cases of absenteeism after normal hours of work.
Assume responsibility of the home in the absence of on-site management (after normal hours of work).
Supervise the standards of Resident care in the home areas.
Participate as a team member in providing Resident centered care and service.
Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation.
Adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routines and additional practices as required.
Participate in in-service educational opportunities and staff meetings.
Participate in annual mandatory education as per MOHLTC regulations.
Maintain an awareness at all times of emergency procedures, and participate in drills/exercises and associated educational opportunities.
Be aware of and comply with all County and home policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Orientate new staff and student placements as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.