REGISTERED NURSE - EXTENDICARE FORT MACLEOD

• Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders.
• Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures and regulations.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and refer problems to the Director of Care.

• Eligible for or possesses a Certificate of Competence, Registration from the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta CARNA, Bachelor of Nursing, preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Excellent communication skills (including computer skills) along with great attendenace record and the ability to work independetly and collaborately are essential

Rhonda Down, RN

Director of Care, Extendicare Fort Macleod

TEL: (403) 553-3955; FAX: (403) 553-2812

654 29 Street Box 189

Fort Macleod, Alberta T0L 0Z0

E-mail: rhdown@extendicare.com

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