Registered Nurse (RN) - Casual - Ridgeview

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) / Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct resident care, medication administration, and documentation in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Health and Wellness standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans, and documentation are up to date; communicate changes to DHW/DOC for billings.
• Assist with scheduling residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences.
• Work closely with DHW/DOC to facilitate residents’ move-in and transfers.
• Order and safekeep drugs and narcotics; administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies.
• Facilitate and provide resident/family education.
• Supervise resident self-medication assessment and audits.
• Supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to Unregulated Care Providers in compliance with applicable regulations and Extendicare policies.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and evaluate residents’ care plans in collaboration with residents/substitute decision-makers, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary teams, and contracted service providers.
• Coordinate the nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services.
• Respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ conditions and/or medical emergencies.
• Act as supervisor and coordinate emergency response in the absence of DHW/DOC and Executive Directors.
• Respond to resident/family concerns; ensure appropriate action is taken or concerns are communicated to DHW/DOC/Executive Director and other departments.
• Assist the DHW/DOC in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, and Clinical Programs and Quality Plans for the Nursing Department.
• Coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved education institutions.
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the applicable Province/State.
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long-term care (an asset).
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management, and customer focus skills.
• Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers.
• Must maintain competencies as per the governing College standards.
• Skills in the use of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Pay

$36.06 - $54.59 per hour.

Schedule

Part time.

Benefits

Extendicare offers a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Benefits include competitive compensation based on skills, experience, education, and alignment with role responsibilities. Additional details about the total rewards package will be provided by your recruiter during the hiring process.