Job Description

• To work as a member of the inter professional team as described by Revera’s Professional Practice Model applying the person-centered approach to care;

• To complete and ensure resident’s clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required;

• To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required;

• To assist with scheduling of resident’s care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable;

• To work closely with Director of Care to facilitate resident’s move in, move out and transfers;

• To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Revera Resident Care standards and policies and procedures;

• To process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Revera policies and procedures;

• To facilitate and provide resident/family education;

• To plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;

• To coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;

• To respond to and manage significant changes in resident’s condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;

• To teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers;

• To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to Director of Care/Executive Director and other departments;

• To follow and assist the Director of Care in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department;

• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera’s Code of Conduct;

• To complete all other duties as assigned.

  Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State;

• Must possess or in progress to complete: Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), P.I.E.C.E.S., U-First, Dementiability

• Experience working in a senior’s environment and with unregulated care providers preferred;

• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset;

• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills;

• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge;

• Must maintain competencies as per the governing College standards;

• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications;

• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Time Type:

Full time

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.