Job Description

Join the Northwood team!

Since 1962, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotia's most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and is recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for RN Clinical Leader to join our long term care team in Halifax!

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with the province of Nova Scotia
• Minimum 5 years of experience in nursing including previous experience in long-term care
• Nursing experience with persons experiencing dementia preferred
• Experience in physical assessment
• Experience in staff supervision required
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated abilities in leadership, problem solving, decision making, group process, and directing and supervising others
• Demonstrated use of proper body mechanics
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of/ experience with a Person-centered model of care
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Valid CPR and First Aid certificates required
• Formal leadership development training an asset
• GPA training AND Non Violent Crisis Prevention training an asset
• PIECES training required
• CNA Gerontology an asset
• Experience in acute care and/or mental health is preferred
• Must have regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood corporate standard

Duties:

• As per RN Clinical Leader job description.

Salary:

• As per NSNU Collective Agreement.

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly (8 hour shifts)

Effective: Immediately

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website .

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.