Job Description

Job Overview

We're looking for compassionate nurses to join our team of Care Partners here at Willow Lodge Home for Special Care! Located in beautiful Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, we're a Long-Term Care facility that 61 residents call home. We strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment. From housekeeping to administering medication, our Care Partners are both the foundation and the face of our home.

The Village of Tatamagouche is a welcoming community with lots to see and do. Plenty of beaches, golf courses and walking trails for the summer months, and ski hill for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing in the winter. A vibrant Main Street with a variety of unique shops, restaurants and the renowned Tatamagouche Brewing Company - there's something for everyone along the North Shore!

Responsibilities:

Carries out daily responsibilities following best practice standards and job performance requirements within the scope of practice of the NSCN Participates in the implementation of organizational goals Complete all documentation and charting on residents' files, incident reports etc. as applicable, and access any required resident information in Point Click Care. Administer medications according to physician orders. Document appropriately (PCC) Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, employees, organizational data and information. Cooperates with fellow employees and Management to promote a positive atmosphere for residents, their families, coworkers and visitors Communicate and work with family members and other health care providers to develop a care plan when additional care is needed. Respond immediately to emergency situations involving residents, staff, or visitors Supervise other staff while on duty when required. Provide report at end of shift

Qualifications:

Current registration with the NSCN Standard First Aid, CPR and Phlebotomy (required) Strong English communication skills Bachelor of Nursing is an asset Experience in a geriatric setting is an asset Previous experience in Long Term Care an asset

Licence/Certification:

CPR/First Aid Certification (required) LPN/RPN in Nova Scotia (required)
LPN Salary Range: $31.96-33.57 (dependent on experience/years of service)
RN Salary Range: $41.72-46.87 (dependent on experience/years of service)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $31.96-$46.87 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 80 per week

Work Location: In person