REGISTERED NURSE - LEE MANOR

at  County of Grey

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL

• Must possess current Registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario;
• Experience in rehabilitation or long-term nursing preferred;
• Proficiency in interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal;
• A caring and empathetic attitude is crucial;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Demonstrated organizational and time management;
• Proficiency with WORD, email, internet use and computerized documentation.

PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director Of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable to provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Personal Support Workers (PSW). Primary functions include assessment and planning of resident care needs; delivery of skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; medication administration; and documentation.
The Registered Nurse is required to perform their duties in a manner that is consistent with the Core Values of the home that supports the ‘Colour It’ resident led philosophy of care to ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Ensures appropriate utilization of all supplies and equipment;
• Ensure that staffing is replaced according to current scheduling practices and notifying Director of Resident Care and/or Associate Director of Care for over- time approval prior to initiating;
• Identifies issues to ensure an adequate inventory of nursing supplies at all times;
• Addresses unit supply issues promptly;
• Ensures the supply, control and safe keeping of drugs and narcotics, ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.