Registered Nurse - Afternoon Shift

at  City of Greater Sudbury

JOB DESCRIPTION

Section: Resident Care
Division: Long Term Care Services
Department: Community Development
Initial Reporting Location: 960 Notre Dame Ave.
Job Status: Limited position
Estimated Probable Duration: Seven (7) months (may be extended)
Affiliation: ONA
Hours of Work: 75 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes (afternoon shift)
Range of Pay: $35.00 to $50.12 per hour
Afternoon Shift Premium: $2.25 per hour
Weekend Shift Premium: $2.90 per hour
Weekend Afternoon Shift Premium: $5.15 per hour

THE START DATE WILL FOLLOW THE SELECTION PROCESS.

A vulnerable sector check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your vulnerable sector check with your application.
Pioneer Manor serves residents 18 years of age and older who have long-term health care needs and who are no longer able to manager in independent living situations. As the largest facility of its kind in North Eastern Ontario, Pioneer Manor is home to 433 residents who are provided with supervision 24 hours a day.
Working at Pioneer Manor, you will help provide residents with a safe, clean, healthy environment where they can receive the care they need, have access to proper nutrition and experience the social benefits of being around their peers. Long term care allows you to focus on your patients’ overall well-being and form a connection with them. If you’re looking for a workplace where getting to know your patients is a high value, long term care is the right place for you.
Through funding from Ontario Health, Pioneer Manor is able to offer the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). This program provides a grant for $25,000 to eligible nurses in exchange for a two-year, full time commitment to Pioneer Manor. For more information on eligibility criteria, refer to https://www.healthforceontario.ca

Characteristic Duties: Under the general direction of a Program Co-ordinator:

• Provide supervision of staff and ensure that safe, effective and ethical nursing care is given to Residents.
• Review, record and report any incidents or significant changes in Resident’s condition.
• Complete clinical records, work reports and ensure all documentation is done concisely, accurately and legibly.
• Provide leadership in the updating of Resident Care Plans, perform resident assessments and promote the involvement of the Family in the plan of care.
• Orientate new staff, assist with performance appraisals and forward concerns of non-compliance.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory and supply of drugs, equipment and medical supplies.
• Maintain communication and collaborate with all members of the health care team, Residents and Families.
• Participate on committees as required.
• Ensure equipment functions safely and identify equipment needs for budgetary expenditures.
• Continue self growth through professional development.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Resident Care Policies and Procedures Manual, the Corporate Manual and Emergency Manual.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved post secondary nursing program.
• Current certificate of competency issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Six (6) months of responsible nursing experience with some supervisory experience.
• Experience in a geriatric or long-term nursing care setting is an asset.
• Demonstrate organizational and administrative skills and ability to exercise judgement in procedures and methods used.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the different classifications of health care work both regulated and unregulated.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, staff and outside agencies in a courteous and effective manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge and nursing skills regulated to a long term care facility.
• Demonstrate knowledge of microcomputer software capabilities and computerized systems.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal and written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Provide, at own cost, a current Two-Step Mantoux Test (TB), Criminal Record Check, Valid CPR/ Health Care Provider (HCP) Level C Certificate, and N95 mask fit.

• Provide supervision of staff and ensure that safe, effective and ethical nursing care is given to Residents.
• Review, record and report any incidents or significant changes in Resident’s condition.
• Complete clinical records, work reports and ensure all documentation is done concisely, accurately and legibly.
• Provide leadership in the updating of Resident Care Plans, perform resident assessments and promote the involvement of the Family in the plan of care.
• Orientate new staff, assist with performance appraisals and forward concerns of non-compliance.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory and supply of drugs, equipment and medical supplies.
• Maintain communication and collaborate with all members of the health care team, Residents and Families.
• Participate on committees as required.
• Ensure equipment functions safely and identify equipment needs for budgetary expenditures.
• Continue self growth through professional development.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Resident Care Policies and Procedures Manual, the Corporate Manual and Emergency Manual.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required