Registered Nurse - Sheridan Villa LTC

Regional Municipality of Peel•Mississauga, ON

1d•CA$39 - CA$56•Onsite

About The Position

The Long-Term Care and Senior Services Divisions require staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family. Reporting to the Director of Care (or designate) you will provide nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses Standards of Practice, administrative policies and procedures of the centre, and other applicable legislation.

Requirements

Current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Proficiency in basic computer skills is a requirement
Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
Availability as follows (not a commitment of hours): A minimum of four (4) shifts per month for twelve (12) calendar months of the year
Must also be available to work one (1) weekend per month
Must be available to work either Christmas or New Years Day
Strong leadership, interpersonal and teamwork abilities
Must have effective oral and written communication skills
Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, professionals, visitors and volunteer
Must be able to work independently and within a team structure

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatric or long-term care, rehabilitation, medical/surgical, and psychiatric nursing is preferred
Certificate in Gerontology is an asset

Responsibilities

Apply the Nursing Process in the provision of individualized care to residents
Responsible for the completion and updating, as required, of the Resident Plan of Care with input from the multidisciplinary team as required
Communicate pertinent resident information to members of the nursing team and documents nursing care provided for each resident
Responsible for the administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Responsible for the safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys
Confer with physician on issues regarding residents’ health and carries out physician’s orders with follow-up documentation, as required
Provide supervision and assistance in the dining room to ensure that all residents receive the appropriate diet and experience quality dining service
Responsible for ensuring prompt response to nurse call and alarm systems
Provide leadership, oversee and evaluate nursing care provided by nursing personnel on his/her team in accordance with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards and policies and procedures
Participate in the evaluation of staff members on the unit, as part of a team process
Complete and analyze resident incident/accident reports, and implement corrective action as appropriate
Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to proper procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe conditions
Complete staff incident/accident reports and forwards to DOC and/or designate
Provide health teaching to residents and family and acts as an advocate
Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc., as directed by the DOC to maintain competency in long-term care
Assist in the orientation of new nursing staff as required
Participate in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services
Monitor CQI indicators and reports on a monthly basis to the DOC
Participate in committees as required
Present and assists in developing approved in-service education programs within the centre
Co-ordinate and attend resident care conferences
Monitor and control the usage of medical and personal care supplies
Report health and safety hazards, actively participates in eliminating causes of accidents, and performs emergency and occupational health and safety measures as required (WHMIS, Infection Control, Fire)
Perform other delegated duties as assigned