Registered Nurse (R.N.) (NOC 31301) peopleCare Communities Inc. DBA Hilltop Manor www.peoplecare.ca

Registered Nurse (R.N.) (NOC 31301)

peopleCare Communities Inc. DBA Hilltop Manor www.peoplecare.ca

 Job Location: Hilltop Manor, 42 Elliott St., Cambridge, Ontario. N1R2J2

THE ROLE

As a member of the peopleCare nursing team, this position provides for all aspects of nursing care and directs the work of nursing and personal care staff in the assigned unit.  In performing these duties, the individual may assume the duties of charge nurse in an assigned unit.  The position ensures all legislative standards, company policies and procedures and rule and regulations are adhered to in a professional manner.

·        Salary: starts at 36.06 hourly. At the completion of 1 year $37.62, 2 years $38.85, 3 years $40.92, 4 years $42.57, 5 years 44.61, 6 years 46.58, 7 years 50.53, 8 years $54.59 hourly (subject to any changes as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement).  

·        Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time. A full-time employee shall mean an employee who is committed to and regularly works the full work period of seventy-five (75) hours bi-weekly, exclusive of overtime. The normal hours of work shall be seven and one-half (7½) hours per day, and seventy-five (75) hours in any bi-weekly period.  Overtime shall be paid for all paid hours over seven and one-half (7½) hours on a shift or seventy-five (75) hours bi-weekly at the rate of one and onehalf (1½) times the employee's regular straight time hourly rate of pay.

·        Candidates must be available to work any assigned shift including Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend. you shall be entitled to night-shift premium and/or weekend premium, and standby pay.

·        Start date: Starts as soon as possible

·        Benefits: eligible to participate in the Company’s group benefit program as outlined in Collective Bargaining Agreement, including the extended benefit plan for life, dental, vision etc.

·        3 vacancies.

Languages: English

Education:

·        Completion of a university, college or other approved registered nursing program is required.

·        Current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing

·        Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario

·        Must maintain competencies as per the governing College standards

Experience:

·        Experience in Long-Term care setting is considered an asset.

·        Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers an asset.

·        Candidates with no experience but has successfully completed a Registered nursing program and has achieved entry-to-practice competency through an approved education and licensing system regulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) will be considered.

·        Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex /long term care an asset

Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged

Reports to: Director of Care/Director of Nursing

Job duties and Responsibilities:

·        Responsible for ensuring his/her practice and conduct meets legislative requirements.

·        Reviewing 24/7 hour shift report at the beginning of shifts.

·        Provide nursing care in accordance with established nursing standards and principles.

·        Ensures physician’s orders and administrative policies are implemented.

·        Processes physician’s orders as required.

·        Observes, reports and records vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents.

·        Monitors resident’s health and notes any changes in conditions appropriately.

·        Administers medications as required.

·        Observes changes in resident’s condition resulting from medication.

·        Maintains resident records in compliance with established standards and legislative requirements.

·        Initiates health measures where appropriate.

·        Assures observance with required techniques in nursing care.

·        Prepares, implements, reviews and evaluates the resident’s plan of care.

·        Participates in scheduled and required assessment process.

·        Initiates appropriate nursing interventions

·        Responsible for resident safety - according to role.

·        Assesses need for referral to physicians or other disciplines.

·        Supports RPN’s in their roles

·        Monitors safekeeping of drugs and narcotics.

·        Implements established policies, procedures and regulations.

·        Participates in Nursing Restorative Programs

·        Maintains competency

·        Implements vision for resident care and services supporting GPA approach to resident care.

·        Participates in the quality assurance process and on-going activities, and meetings.

·        Advises on resident care needs utilizing the quality assurance model.

·        Keeps informed and current on changes to Health and Safety.

·        Follows all Health and Safety and safe work practices and guidelines.

·        Identifies and corrects inappropriate work practices which may affect the Health and Safety of co-workers.

·        Displays an attitude that is focused on working safely and ensuring that the work environment is safe and healthy.

·        Reports any actual or potential hazard to the immediate supervisor.

·        Uses or wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required.

·        Be involved in infection prevention and control in the home including the utilization of Infection Control Surveillance Program on Point Click Care.

·        Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as needed.

·        Participates in fire safety activities and knows the facility fire and disaster plan.

·        Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

·        Does not use or operate any equipment in a way that would endanger any worker, resident or visitor.

·        Supports wellness for residents and employees.

·        Complies with WSIB company policies and procedures.

·        Reports any incident immediately to supervisor.

·        Cooperates with the Return-to-Work program as identified by WSIB legislation.

·        Complies with all computer confidentiality requirements.

·        Reports function inconsistencies immediately to supervisor.

·        Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel and students.

·        Participates in in-service education to maintain professional competency and attends all mandatory education as provided by company.

·        Maintains up to date reflective practice requirements and pursues on-going learning.

·        Participates in committees/teams/task forces as required.

·        Acts as a liaison with physicians, supervisors, other departments, government inspectors, consultants, social workers, clergy, relative or representatives to ensure appropriate resident care.

·        Provides guidance and direction to nursing and personal care staff as directed by the Director of Care.

·        Monitors the performance of nursing and personal care staff as directed by the Director of Care.

·        Provides direction and leadership to subordinates.

·        Monitors/oversees nursing and personal care staff documentation/reporting responsibilities.

·        Refers all nursing and personal care staff personnel issues to the Director of Care.

·        Organizes and directs functions and activities related to the provision of resident care.

·        Delegates clinical and administrative responsibilities to the appropriate staff.

·        Assists in ensuring an appropriate staffing pattern is maintained by utilizing appropriate company policies, procedures in accordance with the collective agreement or appropriate committee.

·        Ensures the availability of nursing supplies and maintenance of equipment.

·        Facilitates the admission and discharge process.

·        Performs other related functions as directed by supervisor.

·        Functions under general guidance

·        Access to highly confidential information

·        Acts on the direction of physician’s orders and prescribed standards

Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate. CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate

Security and safety: Criminal record check, Immunization records, Vulnerable sector check, Tuberculosis test, Reference required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Fast-paced environment, Large workload, Manual dexterity, Physically demanding, Standing for extended periods, Tight deadlines, Work under pressure.

Personal suitability: Accurate, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player. Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications. Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers. Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills

How to apply

By email: hilltop-hiring@peoplecare.ca

By mail: 42 Elliott Street, Cambridge, Ontario. N1R 2J2

How-to-apply instructions:

Here is what you must include in your application:  Proof of the requested certifications.  Letter of recommendation. Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed.  Cover letter.