The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to residents, supervises Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers, and collaborates on implementing and revising AgeCare policies and procedures within the neighborhood. Key duties include coordinating services, leading shift reports, documenting resident status changes, processing physician orders, and administering medications and treatments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and have sound knowledge in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing, including administration aspects. A strong understanding of relevant Federal and Provincial Acts, Regulations, and the Provincial College of Nurses and Standards of Practice is mandatory, along with maintaining good standing with the provincial registry.
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Job description
The Opportunity The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice.
This role supervises the activities and provides direction to the Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers.
What You Will Do In collaboration with the Director of Care/Assistant Director of Care, implement AgeCare policies and procedures on the neighbourhood.
Provide input into the revision of procedures within the Home.
Liaises with physicians and other members of the health care team including external health care partners.
Immediately notifies the physician of any significant changes in resident status.
Coordinate nursing and other services for the residents within the neighbourhood and with other services within the residence.
Provide supervision and direction to the Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers.
Lead shift report with members of the health care team, ensuring that all team members are informed of changes in residents’ status.
Record significant changes in residents’ condition; ensures documentation in the residents’ chart adheres to AgeCare policies and procedures and Provincial College of Nurses and Standards of Practice.
Review and process physician orders as per procedure, ensuring orders are implemented as soon as possible.
Immediately communicates difficulties in processing physician orders to the Director of Care/Assistant Director of Care.
Provide first aid to staff members, when necessary, initiates Employee Incident Reports and ensures completion.
Ensure all medications required by residents are received on the neighbourhood; administers medications and treatments to residents as per residence procedures.
What You Will Bring · A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, nursing, and personnel administration. · Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. · Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Regulations, the appropriate sections of the Health Disciplines Act, Occupation Health and Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Controlled Substances Act (Canada) Health Promotion and Protection Act. · Personal Health Protection Act, Coroners Act, Provincial College of Nurses and Standards of Practice and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statues which influence the operation of the Nursing Home and more specifically the nursing department. · Registration and membership in good standing with provincial registry.
Benefits
Paid time off
Health benefits
What We Offer · Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off. · Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement. · Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued. · Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives. · Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues. · Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded About Us For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections.
With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect.
Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you!
Apply today!
At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Work Location: Address: FTE Employment Type: Salary: $36.06 per hour Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.
This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Canadian work experience is not required.
If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.
Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors.
We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.
We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support
