Registered Nurse (

Job Number:

26006498)

Primary Location

:AB-Edmonton Clinical Employee Type:Full-Time Pay Rate From:0 Pay Rate To:0

Description

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Bayshore HealthCare is one of the country’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a Canadian-owned company. Our company has been a recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies award since 2006 and is an Imagine Canada Caring Company, committed to the communities we serve.

The Registered Nurse (RN), under the direction of the immediate Supervisor, develops, establishes, monitors and delivers nursing care to clients/patients and their families through client/patient-centered, goal-oriented care plans. The RN practices in accordance with all required internal and external professional practice standards. As required the RN provides support and direction to Licensed/Registered Practical Nurses and paraprofessional staff involved in direct client care.

Arrange and/or provide client/patient care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, and health teaching; report any unusual circumstances to the branch office or to the immediate supervisor.

Develop and review nursing care plans that are client/patient-centered, goal-oriented and individualized to each client/patient and their family.

Provide care according to the established care plan ensuring that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients/patients are met to the greatest possible extent; care must be within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.

Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice as defined by the provincial regulating body; perform specialized nursing procedures for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated.

Observe and document client conditions according to Bayshore Home Health standards.

Receive and transcribe physician’s orders.

Provide direction, support, and delegation to Licensed/Registered Practical Nurses and paraprofessional employees (PSWs, HCAs, CHWs, etc.) as appropriate.

Understands and implements infection prevention and control practices.

Seeks out and participates in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities to maintain full scope of practice and competences
Maintains current knowledge of best practices, provincial regulatory requirements, and scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.

Identifies when the client care needs exceed the competency of the nurse and escalates accordingly.

Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.

Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.

Maintains privacy and confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.

Qualifications

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Bayshore is committed to fair and equitable compensation through pay transparency. Base salary offered within a range is determined using pre-determined parameters, including skills, experience, and organizational impact. Offers presented are reflective of internal equity and external market competitiveness.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and current registration with the provincial licensing body. The position also requires a solid knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of community nursing. Clinical certificates and post grad courses would be an asset.

Experience
At least two years of recent experience, preferably in a community setting; new grads may be considered for hire on an individual basis, providing they meet all other hiring criteria and that a mentorship program is implemented and the new grad is closely supervised.