- Ensures comprehensive care plans, tailored to the resident's short and long-term requirements, are developed, updated and regularly evaluated for effectiveness
- Monitors changing care levels and ensures staff make necessary adjustments in resident assignments and routines to meet the needs of a changing resident population
- Communicates with inter-disciplinary team to address the changing needs of each resident; supervises the implementation of changes in care delivery resulting from care conference decision-making
- Provides leadership and direction to staff involved in the provision of resident care by mentoring and role modeling, fostering and promoting new initiatives; interpreting, developing and implementing care related policies and procedures
- Ensures that resident rights to privacy, dignity, respect and choice are consistently met
- Coordinates the admission, transfer and discharge of residents within assigned areas
- Ensures that proper procedures are followed in the handling and storage of confidential resident, staff and/or company information
- Works cooperatively with the Director of Clinical Care (DOCC) to recommend solutions and changes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service and care delivery.
- Maintains professional and consistent communication with Physicians , AHS and external providers as required to enhance resident care
- Communicates with residents and family members concerning care issues, needs, problems and/or conflicts; effects positive outcomes to complaints.
- Liaises with other service areas to facilitate the effective coordination of programs and services for residents
- Provides direct nursing care, including administration of medications, medical treatments and procedures as per provincial regulations and established policies and procedures;
- Experience with Dementia care programs/ training and experience providing dementia specific resident care is required
- In conjunction with the Infection Control Plan, maintains protection against cross-infection by using aseptic techniques
- Attends staff in-service, continuing education workshops/courses and approved work-related seminars/conferences; participates in quality improvement programs;
- Maintains a current knowledge of, and complies with, all Village policies and procedures
- Must be familiar with CCHSS standards, guidelines and requirements as they relate to Supportive Living
- Develops, coordinates and delivers relevant education to members of all departments to ensure mandatory, just in time and continued education standards are met
- Supports CCHSS audits and collaborates with team regarding audit outcomes
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Successful completion of Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or diploma in nursing complimented by supervisory experience. Minimum 2 years' experience in a long-term or Supportive Living care setting
- Current College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) licensing
- Previous SL Educator/site RN experience is a must
- Knowledge and experience with social models of care is strongly favored
- Immunization Report
- Clear Criminal Record - Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Can provide proof of full and current COVID-19 vaccines.
Registered Nurse - Calgary, Canada - Golden Life Management
Description
It's an amazing time to join Golden Life as we continue to expand our seniors housing, care, and services within western Canada.
We're looking for a qualified, casual Registered Nurse to join our Nursing team at Evanston Grand Village in Calgary, AB. If you're a strong team player with a passion for providing high quality care and support for seniors, then we'd like to hear from you
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
Our culture attracts proactive self-starters who exhibit good judgment, innovation, selflessness, courage, impact, candid communication, inclusion, integrity, passion, and curiosity. If this resonates, maybe you're the right person to join the Golden Life team.
What we offer you
At Golden Life Management, we are purpose-led. Our Philosophy is focused upon providing the best possible quality of care to our residents and those we serve. We recognize that engaged employees are necessary to achieve our purpose and our Philosophy.
If this sounds attractive to you, please apply today
Golden Life Management is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.