Registered Nurse

• Apply the Nursing Process to provide individualized care to residents
• Complete and update Resident Plans of Care with multidisciplinary team input
• Communicate pertinent resident information and document nursing care
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Safekeep drug and narcotic keys
• Confer with physicians, carry out orders and document follow-up
• Supervise and assist in the dining room to ensure appropriate diets and quality dining service
• Respond promptly to nurse call and alarm systems
• Lead, oversee and evaluate nursing care provided by nursing personnel
• Participate in staff evaluation on the unit
• Analyze resident incident/accident reports and implement corrective action
• Maintain a safe working environment and report unsafe conditions
• Complete and forward staff incident/accident reports
• Provide health teaching and advocate for residents and families
• Attend in-service education, staff meetings and workshops
• Assist with orientation of new nursing staff
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement program and monitor CQI indicators
• Participate in committees and develop or present approved in-service education programs
• Coordinate and attend resident care conferences
• Monitor and control medical and personal care supply usage
• Report health and safety hazards and perform emergency and occupational health and safety measures
• Perform other delegated duties as assigned
• Report to the Director of Care or designate

Requirements

• Current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience in geriatric or long-term care, rehabilitation, medical/surgical, and psychiatric nursing is preferred
• Proficiency in basic computer skills is required
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
• Availability for a minimum of four shifts per month for twelve calendar months of the year
• Availability to work one weekend per month
• Availability to work either Christmas or New Year's Day
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, professionals, visitors and volunteers
• Ability to work independently and within a team structure
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check required prior to hire
• TB Skin Testing required prior to hire

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in applying the Nursing Process to provide individualized care, administer medications, and lead nursing personnel while ensuring compliance with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and residents.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Nurse Certification
• Geriatric Nursing Experience
• Medication Administration
• Leadership Abilities
• Effective Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Nursing Process
• Resident Plans of Care
• Medication Administration
• Incident Report Analysis
• Quality Improvement Monitoring
• Basic Computer Skills
• Emergency Health Measures
• Health Teaching
• Supervision of Nursing Personnel
• Orientation of New Staff

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Abilities
• Teamwork
• Independent Work
• Effective Communication
• Advocacy for Residents

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certificate of Competence as a Registered Nurse
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

Industry Keywords

• Long-Term Care
• Rehabilitation Nursing
• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Psychiatric Nursing
• Continuous Quality Improvement
• Dining Service Supervision
• Health and Safety Hazards
• Resident Care Conferences

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