Care Coordinator / Registered Nurse

· Effectively manages, supervises, and supports staff within his/her portfolio.

· Maintains a supportive, caring, professional relationship with residents and their families (or substitute decision maker)

· Maintains a positive working relationship within the Management Team of MLL.

· Develops and maintains positive working relationships with the Assistant Director of Care and any other agencies involved in supporting residents.

· Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with the Recreation Manager for MMCG

· Communicates regularly with the Assistant Director of Resident Care, Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses, LTCA, CCAs to deliver consistent, professional, quality support to residents based on evidence and best practice.

· Accountable for overseeing resident movement (admissions, discharges, and transfers as well as bed reallocation/room transfers)

· Accountable for investigation and follow-up of all nursing program incidents.

· Remain fully conversant with the current Collective Agreements along with the organization's policies

· Participates in meetings (especially, Pharmacy and Therapeutics) and educational opportunities.

· Helps in policy development as requested

Establish and maintain effective systems to meet resident needs for exceptional quality programs.

· Has input in the development of programs that meet the social, recreational, spiritual and personal needs of the residents

· In collaboration with the Registered nurse, ensure resident care plan and review meetings occur in a timely manner.

· Weekly phlebotomy

· Accompanies doctor during weekly rounds

· Acts as liaison with Pharmacy, etc.

· Organizes and assists with wound care and monthly/PRN wound care rounds

· Willing to perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Resident Care.

· 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, behaviour, or condition to all appropriate staff.