Job Description

About the County

"Bold and beautiful Bruce County ... a healthy, caring community of prosperity and innovation."

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful rural community of Walkerton is Brucelea Haven, a home for 144 residents. Alongside the picturesque Colpoys Bay in Wiarton 100 residents call Gateway Haven Home. Both homes were built in 2003, replacing existing Homes for the Aged, thereby continuing a tradition of quality care in Bruce County.
The success of the operation of both homes is built on the foundation that this is a true \'home\' for all its Residents. Home is a place where residents may live with dignity and in security, safety, and comfort and have their physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural needs adequately met. This strong foundational belief is encompassed and supported by the legislation and regulations highlighted in \xe2\x80\x9cThe Residents\' Rights\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cThe Long Term Care Homes Act 2007\xe2\x80\x9d

Both Gateway Haven and Brucelea Haven operate as municipal homes, and the not-for profit structure allows for a level of care that is of exceptional quality while also being transparent in operation and accountability

About the Job

The nursing department at Brucelea Haven is accepting applications for Registered Nurses. Responsible to the Director of Nursing or Administrator for the provision, coordination, implementation, evaluation and supervision of nursing care to the residents of the facility. Delivers care, which is individualized and resident-focused. The registered nurse is required to assist with the planning and development of the activities, which support the effective and efficient management of the nursing department. The registered nurse is expected to work in conjunction with all other departments in terms of care delivery.

Salary & Benefits

The wage for this position is $33.23 per hour, based on the ONA collective agreement. The position will also receive 13% in lieu of benefits and 6% in lieu of vacation.

Shifts can include:
Days - 6AM-2PM
Evenings - 2PM-10PM
Nights - 10PM-6AM

Benefits:
$1000 signing bonus for eligible applicants
Referral program for eligible applicants
Shift Premiums for evening, night and weekend shifts
Employee Assistance Program, Discounts

Health & Wellness:
Health & Safety Program
Workplace Mental Health Program
Health & Wellness Committee Activities
Winter Loan Program

Requirements

-Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
-Basic computer skills and current CPR certified.
-Bachelor\'s degree in nursing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
-PIECES and or CAPCE / palliative level two preferred
-Three to five years experience as a registered nurse, preferably with experience in a long term care setting.
-Experience supervising other employees.
-Experience with documentation relative to MDS RAI and the use of PCC.
-Skilled in terms of the nursing process in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
-Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as a team member.
-Must demonstrate initiative, flexibility, adaptability, good organizational skills and good supervisory skills.
-Must be comfortable and highly skilled with all documentation, including nursing care planning relative to MDS RAI process.
-Must be resident / family oriented and view her/himself as an advocate of resident rights.
-Must exhibit strong leadership and crisis-intervention skills.
-Possession of good physical and mental health. Positive, professional demeanor and attitude.

Privacy

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.

Additional Information

The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to barrier-free employment practices. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Company

County of Bruce

Location

Brucelea Haven

Opening Date

Jun 12, 2023

Requirements

Type Description Status
PIECE PIECES Required Before Job Starts
CPR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Required Before Job Starts
VSS Vulnerable Sector Screen (Police Check) Required Before Job Starts
BACHELOR RPN Bachelor\'s Degree Required Before Job Starts
COMMV 0 Communication Skills - Verbal Required Before Job Starts
COMMW 0 Communication Skills - Written Required Before Job Starts
CRIT-THIN0 Advanced critical thinking skills Required Before Job Starts
EXP2 0 2-3 Years Experience Required Before Job Starts
FLEX 0 Flexibility Required Before Job Starts
INTPER 0 Interpersonal Skills Required Before Job Starts
LEAD 0 Leadership Required Before Job Starts
LIFT5 0 Ability to lift 50 lbs Required Before Job Starts
LTCEX 0 Experience in Long Term Care Setting Required Before Job Starts
MDSRAI 0 Experience with Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Systems Required Before Job Starts
MEDADM 0 Experience with Medication Administration Required Before Job Starts
NURDOC 0 Experience with Nursing Documentation Systems Required Before Job Starts
ORGN 0 Organizational Skills Required Before Job Starts
PCC 0 Experience with Point Click Care - LTC Software Required Before Job Starts
PRESS 0 Work under Pressure Required Before Job Starts
PROBSOL 0 Ability to Problem Solve Required Before Job Starts
SUPVIS 0 Experience with Supervison Required Before Job Starts
TEAM 0 Ability to Work in a Team Required Before Job Starts
RN Registered Nurse Licence (College of Nurses Ontario) Required Before Job Starts
CNO College of Nurses Of Ontario Required Before Job Starts

The County of Bruce