Highgate Residence is a retirement home located in the quite residential community of Ancaster. At Highgate our focus is on quality care of our residents including their spiritual, emotional, physical , social and cognitive needs. Our staff are always available to give a helping hand or willing to share a smile. Their attitude and commitment transform a building into ‘’Our Community’’.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible to the Health Services Manager for the management of all nursing and resident care services during the designated shift. This position will be a Team Lead position which holds responsibility of training new and current staff.

• Directs and supervises nursing personnel and other staff as required
• Advise the Health Services Manger/Administrator of staffing requirements
• Promotes and maintains harmonious relationships among nursing personnel, residents, families, professional community and the public
• Conducts regular reviews of residents charts
• Assists with planning, development, implementing and evaluation of the resident plan of care
• Preparation and participation for resident Care Conferences with residents POA’s and/or family members
• Provides direct resident care as outlined in the resident plan of care including but not limited to administration of medication, completion of treatments and resident teaching related to care needs
• Ensure resident documentation adheres to CNO standards of practice
• Responsible for the safekeeping and accounting of narcotics and all drugs
• Administration and passing of medication according to the Ontario College of Nurses & Pharmacy guidelines
• Participate in shift report with other nursing personnel and ensure staff are informed of changes in resident status
• Follow proper procedures including but not limited to; Falls Prevention, Zero Tolerance Abuse and Neglect, Behaviour Management, and Incontinence Care