Registered Nurse (RN) Up To $8,000.00 Sign on Bonus

Facility: Mountain Lea Lodge, Long Term Care Home

Location: 170 Church Street, Bridgetown Nova Scotia

Employment Status: Full Time, Part Time, and Casuals

Opportunity For: Shift Premiums, Overtime, and Advancements

Union: Nova Scotia Nurses Union

Salary: $33.01-$40.25 per hour We welcome Registered Nurses at all experience levels to apply. Entertaining Licensed Practical Nurses working towards Registered Nursing (RN) Diploma.

Position Scope: Directly responsible to the Director of Resident Care. The Registered Nurse is to participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the resident’s multidisciplinary plan of care and the provision of total nursing care to meet the individual residents’ needs, in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and policies of Mountains & Meadows Care Group. responsible for the supervision of staff in a fair and objective manner and in accordance with the Managing Unsatisfactory Performance Policy.

Responsibilities:

· Identify and provide for the total nursing needs of the individual resident and initiate changes in the nursing care plan when indicated.

· Administer the treatment and medications ordered by the attending physician.

· Observe and record reactions, signs, and symptoms, together with an evaluation of the residents’ progress.

· Collaborate with Licensed Practical Nursing personnel.

· Supervise the care given by Continuing Care personnel.

· Be familiar with the Managing Unsatisfactory Performance Policy.

· Attend and participate in nursing conferences at beginning and end of tour of duty, to exchange information on assigned patients.

· Assist the physician in carrying out diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures where required.

· Maintain an accurate record of the treatments and medications administered and performed.

· Maintain an accurate record of the bowel needs of the residents and to administer enemas/ suppositories to the residents as the need arises.

· Promote resident acceptance of the medical treatment and nursing care program and the practice of good health habits.

· Cooperate with other members of the care team and personnel of other departments in providing a totality of resident care.

· Attend nursing staff meetings and actively participate in the in-service education program.

· Develop and maintain good public relations and an effective working relationship with residents, the general public, other employees, and the attending physicians.

· Contribute to the welfare of the residents by providing a comfortable, orderly, clean, and safe environment.

· Answer phone and resident signal, receiving and relaying messages.

· Be familiar with the fire, EMO and personnel policies of the Home.

· To assist with admission/ discharges.

· Assist in the orientation of new staff.

· Participate in and contribute to health care programs in the Home and Community.

· Supervise/preceptor nursing experiences of assigned student nurses.

· Substitute for the Supervisor, as required.

· Assist, support, and guide residents in all activities of daily living including, but not limited to: recreational and leisure activities; provide meal and snacks as required; and maintaining the general upkeep of the home.

· Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all.

· Document and/or communicate changes in resident mood, behavior, or condition to all appropriate staff.

Benefits for Full Time and Part Time Staff:

· Pension Plan

· Health Care Coverage

· Employee Assistance Program

Please apply by submitting a current resume or expression of interest to:

Linda Bailey

Mountains & Meadows Care Group

170 Church St

Bridgetown, NS

B0S 1C0

(902)665-4489 Ext 871

https://www.mountainsandmeadows.ca/join-our-team/careers/registered-nurse-rn

Please quote “RN” on application.

Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful Applicants:

Successful applicants are required to provide COVID-19 proof of vaccination and a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

COVID-19 Considerations:

Mountain Lea Lodge takes the safety of its residents and staff with the utmost consideration and following the direction of the Medical Director of Health, NS. Screening our staff, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, social distancing, as well as sanitizing, disinfecting and cleaning procedures are in place.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $33.01-$40.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Registered Nurses: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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