Summer Relief Nursing Positions - Kentville, Canada - Evergreen Home for Special Care

Description

Summer Relief Nursing Positions
CCA / PCW / PSW

Evergreen Home for Special Care is a privately owned continuous care provider located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. Licensed by the Department of Health, Evergreen provides care for its residents regardless of age, sex, race, creed, and social status.

The facility is comprised of a Childrens' Centre which is licensed to provide 24 hour nursing coverage for 18 children and a Seniors' Centre consisting of 97 residents. All residents receive multi-disciplinary care based on an holistic approach to ensure physical, mental and spiritual well being while recognizing the right to individuality, respect and dignity.

The Seniors' Centre provides care to adults and seniors whose physical, mental and intellectual needs are addressed through qualified nursing care, dietary services and recreational programming within a clean and safe environment. The involvement of families, staff and volunteers contributes to the mission of meeting the needs of all residents of Evergreen.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Summer Relief Nursing employees are responsible to the Licensed Practical Nurse and/or the Registered Nurse Supervisor.
• He/she is responsible for the provision of direct care to the residents, documentation of care and participation in care planning.

Qualifications:

• Individual is actively enrolled in a relevant health discipline such as: Nursing (RN or LPN), medicine, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, pharmacy, dietetic, respiratory therapy, speech language pathology or social work
• Continuing Care Certification or Provincial Care Workers Course is an asset.
• Confirmation of enrolment in an applicable program
• Ability to work shifts including days, evenings and nights (8 and 12 hour shifts at present time) as required
• Commitment to work alternate weekends
• Successful criminal record check and vulnerable sector search is required
• Ability to work as a team member and maintain good interpersonal skills
• Strong desire to promote excellent care to Adults, Seniors and Children

Please forward applications to:

Evergreen Home For Special Care
Attention: Susie Cleveland
655 Park Street
Kentville, NS
B4N 3V7
Fax:
website:

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates being interviewed will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $17.84-$19.26 per hour