Care jobs in Iqaluit, NU

Qualifications:

• Current license or eligible to apply for CANNN (College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut) in good standing
• Demonstrated experience with medication administration (if medications provided).
• Previous employment in a health care/LTC setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.
• Knowledge of the Nursing practices and nursing diagnosis.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures as required by the College of Nurses and CARF accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a budget.

Job Requirements (Mandatory upon hire and annual basis)

• Police Record Check (as per LTC standards), including VSC
• Immunization as per home’s policy, and LTC Standards
• TB Testing as per LTC standards

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for extended periods at a desk for computer/typing work.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Walking short distances and up/down staircases.
• Typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently.
• Pulling/pushing/lifting to open and/or relocate binders, carts, etc. up to 10lbs.
• Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Hearing differences in phone ring tones and/or in fire system horns or alerts for emergency response purposes.
• Speaking/communicating in front of audiences.
• Bending, kneeling, providing walking support for residents in the provision of resident care where required.
• Dexterity required to open pouches/blister packs, insert test strips into glucometers, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional nursing care to all residents and supervise care given in the nursing unit.
• Assess all resident needs and planning, implementing and evaluating the care program.
• Assist with written and oral communication in Inuktitut
• Work closely with leadership team and Attending Physicians,
• Supervise all staff in nursing unit.

Job Description:

• Provide directions and supervision of all Care staff.
• Assess residents' conditions by recognizing signs and symptoms and where necessary initiates remedial health measures.
• Contacting resident's attending physician when there is a change in resident's physical or mental condition.
• Responsible to ensure safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys.
• Oversee the medication administration program.
• Monitors staff performance and completes performance appraisals during probation period and annually thereafter.
• Responsible for leadership, coaching, and mentoring to all regulated and Unregulated Care Providers.
• Teaches good health habits.
• Deals courteously with staff, residents, residents' families and visitors.
• Responsible for admission and discharge of residents.
• Maintain liaison with families of residents.
• Takes prospective residents and other interested persons on tours of the retirement residence.
• Ensures medical records are maintained.
• Ensures all personal health information is maintained as per PHIPA & ATIPP.
• Ensures daily/weekly and monthly duties are completed and rosters are maintained.
• Organizing and ensuring medications are reviewed in keeping with the residence’s medication review cycle, where medications are provided.
• Completes monthly weights and blood pressures on all residents.
• Coordinates and/or participates in the staff development, quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control programs.
• Ensures staff involvement in fire and safety procedures and communication to all staff of inspection reports and follow up actions.
• Ensures Information Package is distributed to all new admissions.
• Knowledgeable of the Residential Tenancies Act.
• Initiate review of Resident Care policy and procedure as per the designated review schedule and as required.
• Ensures nursing documentation is complete as per College of Nurses' Nursing Documentation guidelines.
• Assists with arranging transportation for residents.
• Answers call bells and assist where necessary. Lead/initiate/monitor emergency response protocol and effectiveness for the department.
• Orders medications from pharmacy as per Doctor's orders.
• Receives medications and ensures safe storage of medications.
• Serves and supervises at meals - assist with resident satisfaction.
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for making the appropriate plans for discharge as necessary.
• Completes and follows up on incident reports where necessary.
• Supervises resident's personal hygiene and bathing as per schedule, or assisting when necessary.
• Assists residents with ambulation when necessary.
• Provides emergency medical care.
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate waiting list.
• Responsible for ensuring and arranging that all residents have an annual physical.
• Ensures there are sufficient staff on duty to provide the services which are offered.
• Assists residents and/or families in obtaining the services of a physician when necessary.
• Ensures a resident care plan is established and reviewed/revised at least every six months.
• Accesses, facilitates and orientates community agencies and/or resources.
• Facilitates contact with other Health Care facilities and educational facilities.
• Collaborates with volunteers and staff in the development and implementation of activity programs and outside services.
• Aware of role and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Job Description: Risk Management and General Safety

• Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable), SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.
• Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
• Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies.
• Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.

Pay: From $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Housing allowance
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have a current RN licence?

Work Location: In person