Job Description

Location: St. Patrick\'s Mercy Home

Registered Nurse IB
Long Term Care - St. John\'s
Permanent, Full-Time
02730POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (12-hour shifts; days, nights; rotating)
Salary NS-30 ($35.74 - $44.38 per hour)
Competition Number 2023003403
Posted Date 31 May 2023
Closing Date 10 June 2023

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
Registered Nurses in Long Term Care lead, coordinate and participate in the delivery of holistic and supportive care to residents by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care. This may include the provision of health promotion, curative, supportive, rehabilitative, and palliative services. They also provide professional supervision and direction to the nursing care team while supporting other members of the interprofessional team to achieve safe and effective care of residents. They ensure that documentation and nursing policies and practices are followed, and they work together with families to ensure the highest standard of resident-centered care is provided.

Long Term Care settings are often complex. Residents have diverse needs resulting from such conditions as chronic illness and functional and cognitive impairments. This population includes frail or elderly adults, individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and/or individuals with mental illness. The work environment is fast paced where contact with the public, residents and other health professionals are the norm. The Nurse will function with considerable independence and may also be the initial \'on site\' contact to address issues related to residents, staff and building safety after hours and on the weekends.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly moves/lifts up to 10 lbs., regularly moves/lifts up to 25 lbs. and occasionally is required to restrain/reposition/move/lift up to 30 lbs. Pushes/pulls up to medium force.
Constantly stands/walks and works in awkward or cramped positions to assist with procedures.
Constantly uses fine finger/precision, auditory, sensory, and visual concentration to provide and conduct risk assessments, observe/monitor patients, to complete documents, follow directions, administer medications, etc.
May be subject to time pressures/deadlines and subject to lack of control over work pace.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required. A Bachelor of Nursing Degree would be an asset.
Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required.
Current BLS for Health Care Providers certification is required.
Successful completion of a recognized Post-Basic Gerontology Program, Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Gerontological Nursing, Advanced Foot Care course, and Leadership courses would be considered assets.
Previous experience caring for geriatric populations including those with dementia and as well as those with intellectual and physical disabilities would be an asset.
Knowledgeable of seniors\' issues and support best practice in gerontological care.
Ability to deal effectively with end-of-life issues.
Demonstrated ability to lead a unit in the provision of quality nursing care and to be an advocate for the philosophy of resident centered care.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with residents and their families.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext. 5-2 immediately.

To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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