Registered Nurse - Permanent - Full-Time

Position Title: Registered Nurse
Reporting to: Director of Care
Hours: Full Time
Location: Champlain Long Term Care Residence
Are you an individual that has a passion for making a difference?
At Champlain Long Term Care Residence we are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter.” We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and has a commitment to teamwork.
At the Champlain Long Term Care Residence, we are passionate about providing compassionate care for families loved ones, where the residents of our home come before anything else. Our values at Champlain Long Term Care Residence follow a ‘People’ focused Philosophy, Participation Excellence Openness Performance Longevity Efficient Use of Resources. This philosophy can be seen in every aspect and level of our home.
A day in the role as a registered nurse at Champlain Long Term Care Residence
Other Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
As a Registered Nurse at Champlain Long Term Care Residence, you will report to the Director of Care and will be a part of our family like nursing team. As a Registered Nurse at Champlain Long Term Care Residence you will provide care and satisfying the needs of residents at our home, which will reward you every day. This reward will come from the satisfaction you get from knowing you are making a large difference in someone's life.

• Maintaining confidentiality of client and corporate information,
• Conducting patient health assessments,
• Notifying the Director of Care of any Health & Safety risks or concerns,
• Completing other tasks as requested.
• Providing care according to the care plan ensuring that, the emotional, physical comfort and safety of residents are met to the greatest possible extent,
• Performing routine nursing duties such as providing care to residents,
• Observing and documenting residents conditions,
• Developing and reviewing nursing care plans that are individual to each resident,
• Understanding and implementing infection prevention practices,

Qualifications
At the Champlain Long Term Care Residence we take pride in our employees, so your qualifications are important to us. Your qualifications give us a chance to get to know you and see if we are a good fit for each other. The qualifications needed to join our family at Champlain Long Term Care Residence are as follows:

• Knowledge of documentation requirements and care planning process, including computerized documentation,
• PCC experience is an asset,
• Excellent communication skills with residents, families and fellow employees,
• Capable of supervising unregulated staff, ensuring the quality of care provided and that residents rights are upheld at all times,
• Candidates that have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written in French & English will be given preference if the qualifications are equal,
• Knowledge of Nursing Standards by CNO, Ministry of Health and Public Health,
• Strong assessment skills,
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, evidence of flu shot, must be able to provide three work references.
• Skilled in medication administration, treatment application, subcutaneous injections,
• Current registration with CNO,
• 1 to 2 years experience in long term care,

Why work with us?
Working with us at Champlain Long Term Care Residence provides a way to make a difference in someone’s life every single day, and an opportunity to make every moment matter. We as an organization are committed to providing our employees with everything they need to be successful, such as support that allows our employees to grow and prosper.
We also provide competitive salaries and benefits packages. This position is casual, so candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends, as well as a variety of shifts. Schedules will be provided.
How to apply?
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references. We look forward to speaking with you, and making every moment count!Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees are required to notify their director manager/supervisor if they have any particular accessibility needs and the 9rganization will work with the employee to address them.