Registered Nurse (R.N.)

Job requirements – Registered Nurse

Languages

English

• Day, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours
•  Start date: Starts as soon as possible
•  Benefits: Bonus, Disability Benefits, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, RRSP Benefits, Vision Care Benefits, Other Benefits

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, our Registered Nurses are part of a professional interdisciplinary team at Shannex. The Registered Nurse (RN) plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care, and management of other nursing personnel on a shift and unit.

• Make a measurable difference in the quality of life for residents and their families at Shannex’s newest long-term care facility in Fredericton, NB;
• Casual has an all inclusive wage rate.
• For Part Time you are elligible for Health & Dental Benefits, and matching RRSP retirement savings program (with company matching option of 6%)
• Free on-site parking.
• Ability to work full-scope of practice including supervision of staff;
• Competitive salaries & recognition of years of experience;
• Opportunities for growth, training and development, including in-house leadership development program for nurses;
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits plan (permanent staff eligible immediately upon hire)

How you will do it…

• Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting and directing residents needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and internal staff;
• Providing leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the resident’s right to individualized planning of health services;
• Developing and implementing of resident directed Care Plans;
• Working with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies, procedures and applicable legislation;
• Assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of resident care plans;
• Administering and recording prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice;
• Maintaining the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reporting;
• Applying dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and policy;
• Assisting with supervision and evaluation of job performance and behavior of other health care staff.

The must-haves…

• Graduate of approved School of nursing, bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred;
• Current registration with the provincial association of Registered Nurses;
• Current First Aid and CPR certification;

The following would be an asset…

• Advanced proficiency in English & French;
• Alzheimer’s & other Dementia Care course, U-First training;
• Palliative / Hospice Care experience;
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and experience with evaluating employee job performance;
• Demonstrated computer skills and experience with electronic information systems;
• Ability to supervise staff including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization.  Shannex is committed to offering the best environment for team members where everyone takes pride in their work and in the organization. Our colleagues are committed to service excellence and are supported with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are building a culture that supports the balance between work and personal life.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career and make your mark in a rapidly growing organization please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! 

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.