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Future Opportunities - Registered Nurse

Employer
Regional Municipality of Peel
Location
ON, Ontario
Closing date
Feb 8, 2023

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Discipline
Registered Nurse
Work Setting
Government
Area of Practice
General Nursing
Hours
Full-time
The Region of Peel is looking for qualified Registered Nurses, New Grad's, Retiree's are Welcome!

The Long-Term Care and Senior Services Divisions require staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

Care. Compassion. Love. Respect.

What drives us? Providing excellent customer service to our residents and families - it's in the heart of what we do!

Are you looking to deliver integrated, person-centred care in an engaged workplace? Are you CNO Certified and bring passion and care to the work you do?

Are you looking for an 8 hour shift and the ability to really get to know our residents and their families?

Come join our family as Registered Nurse and make a positive difference in people's lives!

What's an Absolute Requirement? Availability! We are looking for candidates who are available and willing to take on a variety of shifts

Registered Nurse

Health Services - Long Term Care



Reporting to the Director of Care (or designate) you will provide nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses Standards of Practice, administrative policies and procedures of the centre, and other applicable legislation.

Responsibilities:
  • Apply the Nursing Process in the provision of individualized care to residents
  • Responsible for the completion and updating, as required, of the Resident Plan of Care with input from the multidisciplinary team as required
  • Communicate pertinent resident information to members of the nursing team and documents nursing care provided for each resident
  • Responsible for the administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Responsible for the safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys
  • Confer with physician on issues regarding residents' health and carries out physician's orders with follow-up documentation, as required
  • Function effectively as a team member and leader in co-coordinating nursing assignment according to priorities established on her/his shift
  • Communicate effectively and liaises with residents, families, visitors, Director of Care and other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Provide supervision and assistance in the dining room to ensure that all residents receive the appropriate diet and experience quality dining service
  • Responsible for ensuring prompt response to nurse call and alarm systems
  • Provide leadership, oversee and evaluate nursing care provided by nursing personnel on his/her team in accordance with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards and policies and procedures
  • Participate in the evaluation of staff members on the unit, as part of a team process
  • Complete and analyze resident incident/accident reports, and implement corrective action as appropriate
  • Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to proper procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe conditions
  • Complete staff incident/accident reports and forwards to DOC and/or designate
  • Provide health teaching to residents and family and acts as an advocate
  • Maintain good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
  • Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc., as directed by the DOC to maintain competency in long-term care
  • Assist in the orientation of new nursing staff as required
  • Participate in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services
  • Monitor CQI indicators and reports on a monthly basis to the DOC
  • Participate in committees as required
  • Present and assists in developing approved in-service education programs within the centre
  • Co-ordinate and attend resident care conferences
  • Monitor and control the usage of medical and personal care supplies
  • Report health and safety hazards, actively participates in eliminating causes of accidents, and performs emergency and occupational health and safety measures as required (WHMIS, Infection Control, Fire)
  • Perform other delegated duties as assigned


Qualifications:
  • Current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Certificate in Gerontology is an asset
  • Experience in geriatric or long-term care, rehabilitation, medical/surgical, and psychiatric nursing is preferred
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and teamwork abilities
  • Must have effective oral and written communication skills
  • Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, professionals, visitors and volunteers
  • Must be able to work independently and within a team structure
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills is a requirement
  • Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

Compensation: As per the Collective Agreement (ONA)

Location: Tall Pines, Peel Manor, Sheridan Villa, Vera Davis and/or Malton Village

Hours of work: Various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online

Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel's Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

Vulnerable Sector Police Check

TB Skin Testing

Fully Vaccinated against COVID19, including 3rd booster

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks

As part of the Region's ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

New employees who commence employment on or after October 1, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated , a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.

As part of the Region's ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.

Our 20-year vision for Peel is "Community for Life." Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work we're focused on to bring this vision to life.

To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca.

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

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