Registered Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the nursing home’s philosophy and mission,and conducts work in a manner consistent with this philosophy and mission.
• Participates in the nursing home’s continuous quality improvement program to improve resident, staff, unit, department and facility performance outcomes as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and conducts work according to the nursing homes policies and procedures.
• Develops, coordinates and/or participates in orientation and continuing education programs for new personnel and residents and oversees their implementation.
• Contributes to the nursing home’s continuing education program through development and delivery of programs to nursing and other personnel.
• Manages and utilizes unit and facility resources, such as human Resources, supplies and equipment, economically and safely.

Nursing Care Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process within established scope of practice to develop and coordinate the provision of holistic services to residents:

Assessment:

• Data collection from multiple sources
• administers and supervises the administration of medication and treatments, appropriate tests, procedures within established scope of practice standards.

Planning:

• Identifies strategies for meeting goals and objectives.
• researches care issues as needed.
• prepares comprehensive resident service plans.
• plans and assigns workloads.
• sets priorities.

Implementation:

• Develops and coordinates the implementation of resident service plans and all assigned work.
• administers and supervises interventions within established scope of practice standards.
• ensures the provision of care that fosters resident independence, safety, dignity and comfort.
• documents the resident care according to established guidelines.
• provides leadership, guidance and assistance to the staff in completion of daily assignments.
• participates in staff evaluation programs.

Evaluation:

• Coordinates the evaluation of care by analyzing, interpreting and reporting data related to resident responses (in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team).
• implements policies and procedures related to continuous quality improvement.
• evaluates the effectiveness of the nursing process components.
• Develops and maintains good interpersonal and communication skills and utilizes these skills in work with residents, families, volunteers, visitors and other staff
• Maintains resident confidentiality and respects the residents right to privacy.
• Participates in providing emotional support to residents and families.
• Develops, participates in and reinforces appropriate health related teaching of residents, families and other staff.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, revision and maintenance of current facility policies and procedures for disaster and fire plans.
• Participates in the development, revision and maintenance of current facility policies and procedures for infection control, body mechanics and other programs as may be required by the nursing home.
• Has a thorough knowledge of and is able to demonstrate, teach and supervise the safe use and care of supplies and assigned equipment required in the provision of resident care.
• Ensures a comfortable, safe and clean environment for residents, personnel, volunteers and visitors.

Individual Responsibilities

• Attends inservices, staff and committee meetings.
• Maintains own professional and personal development through  participation in continuing education programs and other initiatives.

Operational Support

• Ensures messages are received and relayed effectively and efficiently.
• Directs, moves and transfers residents when required.
• Related and allied duties will be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the home.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick or eligible for active registration in New Brunswick.
• Bachelor degree in Nursing preferred.
• Evidence of interest in continuing educational growth in self and other staff members.
• Demonstrated clinical competency and leadership ability.
• Demonstrated administrative and teaching ability.
• Knowledge of gerontology and experience in geriatrics preferred.
• Physically and mentally capable of fulfilling duties and responsibilities.
• Exhibit good health and be well groomed.
• Ability to work in team setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to deal with residents and their families in a manner which demonstrates tact, empathy and patience.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.

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This is a casual position, no guaranteed hours.