This is a casual position.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Position Scope:
To assume the primary responsibility for the delivery of quality nursing care to all residents in accordance with the philosophy of Wynn Park Villa. To assist the Director of Care in promotion, interpretation, and application of the philosophy through all members of the Nursing Staff and all departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilizes nursing process to develop nursing care plan and promotes the involvement of all disciplines, families, and residents.
- Responsible for processing the order, administering, and assessing the resident’s medication requirements and proper recording using EMAR.
- Ensures nursing procedures are performed according to the facility policy and procedure manual.
- Responsible for after-hours scheduling of all departments and maintaining adequate staffing
- Responsible for maintaining skills and education
- Responsible for the completion of all staff accident reports after-hours including WCB and providing first aid as needed
Qualifications:
- Current registration with the Nove Scotia College of Nursing
- Standard First Aid and CPR certification
- Strong Leadership and Excellent Assessment Skills
- Experience with Staff Scheduling
- Experience obtaining blood specimens
- PIECES trained an asset
- Computer literacy and experience with Civica (Momentum) and InterRAI documentation
- Reliable with good attendance record
- Respectful and hardworking team player with professional and courteous manner
- Experience working in a Long-Term Care or Home Care Setting an asset
- Clear Criminal Record Abstract and Vulnerable Sector Check
Shift Availability:
- 12 Hour Shifts (Pre-booked and On-Call)
- Days, Nights and Weekends
Who We Are:
Wynn Park Villa is a 60-bed long term care facility. Our Facility is family owned and has three generations working alongside many skilled professional and support services staff to make our facility as family orientated and homelike as possible for our residents.
We strive to provide excellent care and support for both our Residents and their loved ones. Our goal is to make each Resident who resides with us as safe and comfortable as possible. We hope that our Residents and their families enjoy our home and whatever we can do to assist you, we will.
Our Staff are our greatest asset, and they all know that our motto is the Resident comes first. Our Residents are treated with dignity and respect; we take great pride in caring for each Resident.
Wynn Park Villa is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
What We Can Offer You:
- Flexible Scheduling (Students encouraged to apply)
- Competitive salaries (including night and weekend shift premiums)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Orientation Program
- Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge
- The opportunity to work with a fantastic Resident focused team