Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada
Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare
Position Available: Part-time, Temporary and Casual
Facility Description:
As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person's lifelong routine.
This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support. Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.
Job Summary:
Responsible for the organization and management of the nursing unit ensuring The Birches standards for quality care are maintained, under the direction of the Resident Care Manager.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with Registered Nurses' Association of Nova Scotia
- Bachelor or Nursing Degree (preferred)
- Three (3) years geriatric nursing experience
- Demonstrated administrative experience and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively as a contributing team member
- Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process, nursing diagnosis, excellent clinical assessment skills and problem solving
- Demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to work 24-hour shift rotation on any nursing unit
- Knowledge and experience in Venipuncture (preferred)
- Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
- Demonstrated ability to live the values of The Birches
Hours of Work: Days/Evenings/Nights: All Shift Hours - 12 hr / 8hr shifts. This is a union position; given the scope and responsibility of the role, there may be occasions where the Registered Nurse may be required to stay beyond this period. On call availability/flexibility may also be required at times.
The Birches Offers:
- Free Parking
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Comprehensive Orientation
- A supportive work environment
Salary Range: In accordance with the NSNU collective agreement between The Birches and NSNU.
Please note:
· This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.
· Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.
· If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.
Please direct all applications to: https://easyapply.co/a/7ba03c7c-9d71-48b6-833f-0622ceea6238
