We are looking to hire qualified and enthusiastic Registered Nurses (RN) in Ottawa.
As a Registered Nurse, you are accountable for the assessment and planning of all aspects of resident care, delivering standard nursing procedures, medication administration and documentation in compliance with the respective legislation.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Wage rate range (_Hourly_): RN $55 - $65
Shifts: Days / Evenings / Nights
Qualifications:
- Registered nurse (RN) from College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Relevant Diploma/Degree in Practical Nursing from Canada
- Valid CPR/BCLS
- Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Fully Vaccinated (3 doses of Covid-19 vaccination)
- Minimum 1 year Experience in working Long-Term facility
- Ability to fluently communicate in English (oral and written)
- Ability to comply with standard policies/ procedures and ensure safe work practices
- Knowledge and understanding of using basic computer applications (MS office suite)
Job Responsibilities:
- Providing services and support to residents
- Providing support for intervention for issues such as self‐harm or treatment refusal
- Community Nursing experience a strong asset
- Establish a solid rapport with the client by satisfying their physical, psychological and social needs
- Assess and interpret the client’s physical and psychological condition within the framework of nursing practice (CNO) and established policies
- Ensure the early identification of health issues and complications associated with chronic or communicable diseases
- Implement physicians’ orders; administer medications, start IVs,
perform treatments, procedures/ special tests and document treatment pursuant to company policies.
- Provide medical/nursing care to patients in accordance with the Legislated Standards of Nursing Practice
- Collaborate with the medical team to develop and implement a customized personal care plan for each client
- Document full cycle resident care in a timely manner and adhere to the patient confidentiality policy
- Work in conjunction with the medical team to assess the clients in terms of their physical and psychological condition
- Monitor and anticipate medical supplies entailed, placing orders and restocking supplies dependent on inventory level
- Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of medical equipment by complying with manufacturer’s instructions
- Foster a positive, clean working environment that is conducive to team members, residents and family members
- Ability to effectively explain and convey the client or family needs to the medical team
- Ability to read medical prescriptions and complete incident report form
- Perform ad hoc duties as assigned