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Under the direction of the Nursing Coordinator, or designate, is responsible for the care of the residents in keeping with the philosophy and policies of Extendicare and carrying out nursing, resident care and administrative duties in the Nursing Department as directed. Abides by facility and Nursing Department policies and procedures, communicates and interprets them to other staff, residents, medical staff, visitors and the public. Organizes and prioritizes responsibilities effectively on a daily basis.
Consults with and advises the Director of Care concerning resident care matters.
Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides.
May be responsible for the general operation of the facility in the absence of the designated responsibility person, with the support and guidance of the Admin-on-call.
Effectively uses the nursing process;
Develops individualized care plans for each resident, based on assessed individualized needs; Sets realistic short and long term goals Identifies appropriate nursing actions; Implements plan of care; Evaluates nursing care and effectiveness of the plan of care by regular review.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current registration status with the Manitoba Nurses Association of Registered Nurses or the Registered Psychiatric Nurses’ Association of Manitoba. Must be knowledgeable in principles and philosophy of long term care; Mentally and physically able to perform duties as outlined. Ability to supervise and direct the work and learning of others. Demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care to residents. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete assignments in a timely manner Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, residents, families and the public and community resource personnel
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs basic nursing skills as listed in the Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses Standards of Practice.
Assists in the development of and maintenance of care standards and objectives.
Assists in the development of and ongoing review of resident care plans which include rehabilitative and restorative objectives. Maintains proficiency in use of the MDS/RAI program.
Maintains resident health care health care records and performs charting duties ensuring that records are informative, accurate and current.
Admits new residents and orientates new staff and their families to aspects of the facility, as per the admission procedure.
Participates in the orientation of new staff and the ongoing instruction and supervision of all nursing staff. Promotes ongoing staff education.
Supervises and performs direct resident care in accordance with policies and procedures. Makes regular rounds, administers medications and performs professional treatment services as required or requested.
Schedules resident appointments, arranges for regular visits for the Podiatrist and other visiting professionals. Arranges transportation for residents to appointments. Prepares transfer forms as required.
Meets regularly with the consulting Pharmacist to review all resident medication profiles.
Responsible for contacting physician with resident concerns, transcribes physician orders, ensures physician’s telephone orders are co-signed, and regularly reviews treatments with attending physicians during scheduled rounds.
Makes arrangements for diagnostic procedures and examinations as ordered by physician..
Monitors the use and maintenance of supplies and equipment in the Nursing Department. Requisitions supplies and equipment when necessary.
Keeps informed of applicable legislation related to long term care, and facility policies and procedures. Communicates with staff through regular staff meetings.
Participates in formal and informal teaching programs for all nursing staff as well as health teaching to residents and families as appropriate.
Assesses all staff injuries and initiates appropriate action/treatment.
Regularly evaluates care staff and provides input into performance appraisals for Health Care Aides.
Promotes effective communication with relatives and other interested individuals as well as communication and cooperation with other departments.
Performs all duties in accordance with the written policies and procedures of Extendicare, the facility and the Nursing Department.
Participates in the evaluation of care and/or service provided by the Nursing Department by developing, implementing and evaluating activities under the Quality Assurance Program.
Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner and maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Follows manufactures instructions in the operation and use of all equipment and chemicals.
Alert to potential health and safety hazards and takes appropriate action. Reports unsafe and hazardous working conditions and any equipment malfunctions to Administration.
Knowledgeable of facility procedures for fire and environmental safety.
Performs duties in accordance with prescribed sanitation and infection control procedures.
Respects residents rights to dignity and privacy and performs duties in a courteous and respectful manner.
Adheres to “Standards of Employee Conduct,” “Commitment to Residents”, “Bill of Rights”, and “Extendicare Quality Care Standards.”
Works closely and cooperates with other staff and residents. Maintains good working relationships
with other departments.
Participates in inter-disciplinary care conferences, committees, meetings, as required.
Responsible for the development and upgrading of his/her knowledge and skills. Attends inservice sessions and conferences as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Description
REPORTING TO: Nursing Coordinator
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Nursing Coordinator, or designate, is responsible for the care of the residents in keeping with the philosophy and policies of Extendicare and carrying out nursing, resident care and administrative duties in the Nursing Department as directed. Abides by facility and Nursing Department policies and procedures, communicates and interprets them to other staff, residents, medical staff, visitors and the public. Organizes and prioritizes responsibilities effectively on a daily basis.
Consults with and advises the Director of Care concerning resident care matters.
Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides.
May be responsible for the general operation of the facility in the absence of the designated responsibility person, with the support and guidance of the Admin-on-call.
Effectively uses the nursing process;
Develops individualized care plans for each resident, based on assessed individualized needs; Sets realistic short and long term goals Identifies appropriate nursing actions; Implements plan of care; Evaluates nursing care and effectiveness of the plan of care by regular review.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current registration status with the Manitoba Nurses Association of Registered Nurses or the Registered Psychiatric Nurses’ Association of Manitoba. Must be knowledgeable in principles and philosophy of long term care; Mentally and physically able to perform duties as outlined. Ability to supervise and direct the work and learning of others. Demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care to residents. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete assignments in a timely manner Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, residents, families and the public and community resource personnel
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs basic nursing skills as listed in the Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses Standards of Practice.
Assists in the development of and maintenance of care standards and objectives.
Assists in the development of and ongoing review of resident care plans which include rehabilitative and restorative objectives. Maintains proficiency in use of the MDS/RAI program.
Maintains resident health care health care records and performs charting duties ensuring that records are informative, accurate and current.
Admits new residents and orientates new staff and their families to aspects of the facility, as per the admission procedure.
Participates in the orientation of new staff and the ongoing instruction and supervision of all nursing staff. Promotes ongoing staff education.
Supervises and performs direct resident care in accordance with policies and procedures. Makes regular rounds, administers medications and performs professional treatment services as required or requested.
Schedules resident appointments, arranges for regular visits for the Podiatrist and other visiting professionals. Arranges transportation for residents to appointments. Prepares transfer forms as required.
Meets regularly with the consulting Pharmacist to review all resident medication profiles.
Responsible for contacting physician with resident concerns, transcribes physician orders, ensures physician’s telephone orders are co-signed, and regularly reviews treatments with attending physicians during scheduled rounds.
Makes arrangements for diagnostic procedures and examinations as ordered by physician..
Monitors the use and maintenance of supplies and equipment in the Nursing Department. Requisitions supplies and equipment when necessary.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (con’t)
Keeps informed of applicable legislation related to long term care, and facility policies and procedures. Communicates with staff through regular staff meetings.
Participates in formal and informal teaching programs for all nursing staff as well as health teaching to residents and families as appropriate.
Assesses all staff injuries and initiates appropriate action/treatment.
Regularly evaluates care staff and provides input into performance appraisals for Health Care Aides.
Promotes effective communication with relatives and other interested individuals as well as communication and cooperation with other departments.
Performs all duties in accordance with the written policies and procedures of Extendicare, the facility and the Nursing Department.
Participates in the evaluation of care and/or service provided by the Nursing Department by developing, implementing and evaluating activities under the Quality Assurance Program.
Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner and maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Follows manufactures instructions in the operation and use of all equipment and chemicals.
Alert to potential health and safety hazards and takes appropriate action. Reports unsafe and hazardous working conditions and any equipment malfunctions to Administration.
Knowledgeable of facility procedures for fire and environmental safety.
Performs duties in accordance with prescribed sanitation and infection control procedures.
Respects residents rights to dignity and privacy and performs duties in a courteous and respectful manner.
Adheres to “Standards of Employee Conduct,” “Commitment to Residents”, “Bill of Rights”, and “Extendicare Quality Care Standards.”
Works closely and cooperates with other staff and residents. Maintains good working relationships
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (con’t)
with other departments.
Participates in inter-disciplinary care conferences, committees, meetings, as required.
Responsible for the development and upgrading of his/her knowledge and skills. Attends inservice sessions and conferences as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Time Type:
Full time
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About Us
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes.
Our Mission
“Helping People Live Better.”
We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life.
We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members.
Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada.
Our Values
At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us.
Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations.
Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents.
Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement.
Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others.
Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers.
Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication.
Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.
Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
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