Job Description

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual to be part of our nursing team! We are a unique home setting dedicated to improving the lives of our medically fragile adults with developmental and physical disabilities.

Position:

Nurse -NIGHTS AND DAYS ROTATION, FULL-TIME PERMANENT

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

NURSING SUPERVISOR

RPN position working with adult clients.

The role of the nurse is to provide quality care to the residents, and to ensure that the emotional/physical health and well-being of clients is maintained using proper nursing standards.

Benefits available after probation period.

Hours

12-hour shifts - NIGHTS / DAYS [7 to 7] Including weekend work.

Qualifications:

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR/BLS

Related Health Care knowledge, skill, and experience in working with individuals who have severe physical and developmental disabilities

Competence in providing intensive health care treatment to resident on a daily and emergency basis

Desired Traits:

Ability to communicate effectively using good oral and written language skills

Work as part of a team by maintaining and coordinating communication between patient, staff, families, social agencies, teachers, medical professionals, etc.

Ability to work independently and make independent decisions to support the care of the resident

Genuine interest in supporting all aspects of resident care following individualized program plans

Caring and understanding toward those who deal with varied physical and developmental abilities

EMPLOYMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

To read, understand, and adhere to the terms and conditions of your employment contract and the information provided in the Sunbeam Lodge Policies and Procedures Manual

Administration of medications

Liaison with Pharmacy

Consultation with: Administration and Nursing Supervisor regarding nursing and medical decisions and communicating effectively with parents; doctors, receiving of and transcribing of new orders

Nursing and Personal Care: e.g. Bathing, Nutrition, G-tube care, Tracheostomy care, Skin care, Medications

Supervision of emotional well-being of client

Nursing assessment of client and accurate reporting and documentation

Accompany resident to all required appointments and communicate effectively with medical/health professionals, etc. and relay any new information to Sunbeam Lodge Nursing Supervisor/Residential Coordinator

Responsible to update all resident's documentation as necessary

Ensures that programming is implemented as directed by Charge Nurse/Residential Coordinator

Participation in the Sunbeam Lodge Vehicle Orientation procedure (at the request of Administration) to ensure that proper training has been conducted

Please note that Sunbeam Lodge is not easily accessible from a Grand River transit route. It is necessary to have access to your own vehicle

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Licence/Certification:

RPN registration (required) CPR certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person