Come work at the Dr. John M Gillis Memorial Lodge in beautiful Belfast, Prince Edward Island. We are a healthcare facility specializing in nursing and community care for our residents. Surrounded by a peaceful landscape of trees, fresh air and a local sheep farm you will find the lodge is an amazing place to work!

We provide the best possible Person-Centered Care to our residents, while also creating a warm and home-like environment. Creating an environment that is safe, happy and welcoming to all is what we strive to achieve every day for our residents and their families.

Using these same principals It is our objective to provide our staff members the same treatment as residents. An environment that is fun, safe, and friendly for you to work and grow in your career while at the lodge.

As a member of the Nursing team you will be responsible for upholding the standards of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse Association of Prince Edward Island and standards established by the Dr. John M. Gillis Memorial Lodge while providing direct and indirect care.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

A Graduate of an approved school for Registered Nurses.

Must currently be registered with ARNPEI.

Effective Communication skills in the English language, both verbal and written.

RN AS PRACTITIONER:

The RN provides health promotion, disease prevention, curative, supportive, rehabilitative and palliative services. The Nurse:

Has appropriate theoretical knowledge and skills related to needs and issues of those living in Long-Term Care

Will establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with all residents, family members, volunteers and care colleagues

Uses comprehensive assessment, critical inquiry, technology and research to provide competent nursing services relevant to gerontological nursing

Uses current theoretical knowledge and professional judgement, critical inquiry and reflection making decisions and implements actions relevant to the needs of the resident and family

Conducts/ensures a holistic needs assessment of each resident on an initial and ongoing basis (monthly and when health status changes)

Demonstrates respect for team members’ observations/opinions related to resident care

Develops, evaluates and regularly updates the plan of care for each residen.

Oversees and ensures the implementation of the plan of care

Provides direct nursing care (including screening, monitoring of chronic diseases, health maintenance, counseling, treatments, etc.) in keeping with scope of practice and the PEI Collaborative Model of Care

Is aware of and if possible participates in the development of Long Term Care standards

Ensures plan of care is based on Long Term Care standards

Monitors resident care to ensure standards are met

Invites, expects and accepts constructive feedback from residents and families regarding long-term care and services

Demonstrates accountability for practice using strategies such as providing rationale for decisions and actions, acknowledging errors, taking corrective action, recognizing own limitations ad consulting with others as necessary

RN AS AN ADVOCATE:

Long Term Care clients are vulnerable and therefore their rights may be at greater risk of violation. These residents need an advocate who will protect their right. The RN will:

Raise awareness of issues significant to the resident enabling them to make informed choices based on knowledge of the range of alternatives

Support the development and implementation of Person-Centered Care options that are acceptable, accessible, available and cost effective to the resident and family

Assures continuity in implementation of resident’s plan of care

Intervene on behalf of residents and families when necessary, ensuring their wishes and choices are articulated and honored

Promote advanced care planning ensuring resident’s wishes are met

RN AS AN EDUCATOR:

Nurses who work in LTC share their experiences with others. The nurse educator:

Creates a learning environment that supports professional development and life-long learning

Provides education to meet the individual learning needs of residents, families and volunteers within the Long-Term care sector

Provides continuing education within their area of expertise to nurses and other health care providers

Acts as a preceptor and mentor to both students and practitioners new to the field of Long-Term Care and/or new to The Lodge

RN AS A RESEARCHER:

The nurse utilizes and expands his/her Long-Term Care knowledge by:

Utilizing evidence-based practice process to make and evaluate best practice decisions

Seeking the expertise and guidance of others and considering resident preferences in selecting and implementing best practice

Participating in/reading nursing and interdisciplinary research related to gerontology and related fields

RN AS MEMBER OF PROFESSION:

Maintains an awareness of own values and ethical priorities and how they may impact on his/her own practice

Maintains Standards of Practice in keeping with Provincial and National Nursing Association directions, guidelines and Code of Ethics

Articulates and promotes the role of nursing in Long-Term Care within the nursing profession and to other health professional, encouraged to attain CNA certification in gerontology

Promotes and maintains effective interpersonal and inter-professional relationships by listening actively and communicating directly and assertively

Seeks to resolve conflict in a respectful manner

Participates in continuing education to meet identified learning needs relevant to Long-Term Care

COMPENSATION:

Gym on site for staff use only.

A free home cooked meal will be provided to you during your shift.

Vacation Pay

Sick Days

Holiday’s

Medical Plan (Can be extended to family members)

RRSP program available.

Educational opportunities inhouse and outside of the lodge are available.

Salary $38.28 - $41.00 per hour

Signing Bonus

CLOSING DATE:

We are actively hiring for this position and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. All applications should be submitted via our Indeed posting or emailed directly to us. If you have any questions please reach out to us via our job posting.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Salary: $38.66-$41.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

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