Registered Nurse - Barrie

JOB SUMMARY:
Leisureworld Caregiving Centre – Barrie is home to 57 residents and currently has an opening for a Permanent Unscheduled Part-Time Registered Nurse. The initial assignment does not have a specified number of hours bi-weekly, subject to change based on the operational needs or under the discretion of the manager.
 
As a valued member of the team, the Registered Nurse demonstrates a commitment to resident safety by providing quality care in accordance with organization’s vision and mission.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES (But not limited to):

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of the resident.
• Validates the plan of care, goals and objectives with the resident/family.
• Provides effective guidance and supervision for the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and the Personal Support Worker (PSW).
• Ensures that documentation standards are reflected in the resident’s chart.
• Liaises with Ministry of Health Compliance Advisors and Consultants, social workers, physicians, psychiatrists, the Coroner and appropriate health care facilities.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of two years related clinical experience.
• Sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, activity programs, nursing and personnel administration.
• Knowledgeable with respect to the nursing process, developments and current trends in the geriatric care field.
• Knowledge of the requirements of the Nursing Homes Act and Regulations, the appropriate sections of the Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food & Drug Act and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statutes which influence the operation of the Caregiving Center and more specifically the nursing department.
• Ability to set priorities and responsive to a changing and multidisciplinary environment.
• Must be able to do the physical demands of the job.
• Self-directed with ability to evaluate one’s own performance.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education in nursing.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated effective documentation skills.
• Demonstrates maturity and possesses good communication skills.
• Must have effective verbal and written English communication skills.

 
EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BScN), Bachelor of Nursing (BN), or equivalent.
• Certificate in gerontological nursing preferred.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

 
WE INVEST IN YOU:

• Tuition Assistance
• Continuous growth and development
• Self-fulfillment through meaningful relationships with clients
• Employee Recognition and Discount Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus
• A dynamic and supportive working environment

 
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply directly to:
Kathy Inglis
Director of Care
130 Owen Street
Barrie, ON L4M 3H7
Fax: (705) 726-0821
Email: Kathy.Inglis@leisureworld.ca
Website: www.leisureworld.ca
Competition Number: RN BAR 0413
 
Please quote the competition number RN BAR 0413 in the subject line of your fax or email.
 
Please note that if hired, your employment with Leisureworld will be contingent on receipt of a police and vulnerable sector screening free of criminal activities and satisfactory to Leisureworld’s Police Records Check and Vulnerable Screening policy.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted. Resumes are shared amongst all Leisureworld Homes.
 
   

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