Registered Nurse (RN) – Casual Part-Time – Extendicare Brampton

Job Description 

The RN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies, internal policies and standards of care to provide best possible care to the residents

For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Name:
Union Local: ONA
Union Classification (Title): RN as applicable 

Salary: RN rate as per Collective Agreement
Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement

The below job description will apply:

General Responsibilities
1)  Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care
2)  Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans. Monitors health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders

Qualifications:
1)   Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
2)   Previous leadership experience in long-term care preferred
3)   Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired residents
4)  Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices

5) Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control measures
6)   Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
7)   Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanor
8)   Ability to collect and use information to critically think problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions

9) Sound knowledge of Wound Care
10)   Organizational, planning, time management, multi-tasking and conflict resolution skills

11) Willing to take a Quality Program Leadership role

12) Flexibility to work in different roles as per the facility requirements

13) Willing to work on different units as per the facility needs

Time Type:

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. 

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare! 

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.