Registered Nurse PFT

at  United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Nurse coordinates the resident care program and resources of the home in accordance with the principle function of the nursing services, professional standards, and the Long Term Care Homes Act. Monitors nursing practice and resident outcomes based on policies and procedures, professional and regulatory standards, safety guidelines and best practice applying an analytical decision-making approach to address any negative outcomes or substandard practice. Is directly involved in the successful implementation and sustainability of Registered Nurses Association (RNAO) Best Practice Guidelines (BPG’s) and other Quality Initiatives directly related to improved resident outcomes.
Carries out nursing interventions within her scope of practice, and takes responsibility for consequences of decisions and actions taken. Maintains her own competency through reflective practice, ongoing learning, and professional development.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a member in good standing.
• Maintains competency in performing CPR according to standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certification in Gerontological Nursing Certification (GNC) preferred

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge and experience working in interdisciplinary teams, as well as familiarity with Long Term Care assessment and care planning processes.
• Understands relevant legislation and programs within Long Term Care
• Best Practice Champion preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Supervisory leadership of Care Team members.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to interface with internal and external clients and consumers in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented and able to prioritize multiple complex tasks and activities meeting conflicting priorities and timelines.
• Ability to work independently (with minimal supervision) within a team-delivered organizational model.
• Demonstrated skills in documentation, written reports and clinical evaluations
• Computer literate in relevant technologies including working knowledge of MS Office, LTC documentation systems e.g. Point Click Care and will be required to learn new technologies and tools as they evolve.

Applicant information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), and will only be used for candidate selection.
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request, and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Applicants are required, in advance, to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at 1-800-770-2170 extension 2308 or using Bell Relay Service. Human Resources will strive to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation for all applicants, during the recruitment and selection process, which will ensure the process, is conducted in a fair and equitable manner.