Registered Nurse (Casual)

Chartwell•Langley, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and established nursing care plans and practices. They may supervise the activities and provide direction to Guest Attendants or Personal Support Workers.

Requirements

A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long term/retirement nursing including activation, nursing and personnel administration.
Knowledge of the appropriate sections of the Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Narcotic Control Act (Canada) and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statutes which influence the operation of the Retirement Home and more specifically the nursing department.
Registered Nurses who provide care to residents in the facility shall have a current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses within their province.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individualized care to meet the residents' physical and emotional needs. Ensures resident care plan is initiated in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Communicates with relatives regarding the care and condition of respective residents as required.
In conjunction with the Health and Wellness Manager, participates in discharge planning, consultation, and/or transfer of residents.
As required, provides direct resident care and participates in resident teaching.
Encourages active participation by residents in all therapy programs and recreational activities.
Assists in the development and maintenance of an appropriate plan of care for each resident.
Liaises with attending physicians, psychiatrists, consultants, social workers, clergy, relatives or responsible persons, nursing, dietary, activity staff, etc. to ensure effective resident care is provided.
Provides first aid to staff when necessary and completes Employee Injury Report.
Procures and administers medications including all injections and narcotics.
Participates in the orientation, on-the-job training and in-servicing of nursing staff as required.
As required, requisitions and receives supplies.