Job Description

Real people who care for other people! Be part of a passionate and competent team that actively contributes to the well-being of seniors in a rewarding environment with a human dimension. Horizon Retirement Management is a private seniors\' residence (RPA) manager with 8 residences in the greater Montreal area and in Ottawa. Join our more than 500 dedicated employees who provide our residents with a client experience focused on well-being. Our Villagia in the Glebe residence is currently seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the following position:

• Part-time position
• Evening shift
• $27.57 per hour

Team player

• Effectively interacts and maintains relationships with residents, families and other care team staff.
• Recognizes the need to communicate and include all departments in the care of our residents.
• Contributes to care planning.
• Supports team and organizational goals.
• Participates in committees and task forces as needed.

Professionalism

• Supports the principles of continuous quality improvement.
• Recognizes the need to update skills and knowledge
• Supports the organization\'s values, goals, policies and procedures.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Resident-centered

• Promotes actions that support the best health outcomes for residents.
• Contributes to resident care planning.
• Acts as an advocate for the resident.
• Assists the resident to reach his/her maximum health potential.

Personal Care

• The Registered Nurse is competent to provide care to our residents at the designated level of competence.
• Assists with activities of daily living such as elimination, mobility, social functioning and personal hygiene.
• Observes, reports and communicates information to appropriate members of the wellness team.
• Know the emergency procedures of the community.
• Applies the principles of infection control.
• Applies principles of the healing process, skin integrity and aseptic techniques.

Communication

• Demonstrates respect for others when communicating information or opinions.
• Respects the opinions of others when discussing issues of care.
• Finds common ground when working with individuals or groups in conflict.
• Actively listens to all residents, families, team members, physicians and community members.

Problem Solving

• Quickly identifies the issues in a complex situation or problem.
• Uses a problem-solving framework to address complex issues.
• Takes responsibility for the outcomes of decisions made by self or team.

Evaluation skills

• Collaborates and plans with other staff to improve resident health.
• Possesses the skills (assessment, interviewing, counseling and writing) to meet the health needs of our residents.
• Remains calm in a crisis situation and is able to assess and organize the situation for the best possible outcome.
• Identifies appropriate interventions for the situation.
• Continually assesses residents to ensure that the clinical presentation is consistent with the diagnosis and expected outcome. Monitors deviations from expected health outcomes and adjusts the plan of care accordingly.
• Recognizes when it is appropriate to seek input from other members of the health care team for the well-being of our residents.

Customer Service

• Responds to all resident/family inquiries (takes responsibility for ensuring a response is given).
• Fulfills commitments in a timely and responsive manner.
• Maintains a positive and friendly attitude at all times (greeting every family member, resident and staff member on site).

#Ott1 Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Salary: $27.57 per hour Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person