Saskatoon

Saskatchewan

398 live openings

• Essential qualifications
• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s Core Values and Competencies
• Possess a secondary school graduation diploma or equivalent education (i.e. GED certificate) required
• Completion of a Registered Nurse diploma program or a BScN degree program required
• Previous general registered nursing experience required
• RN work experience, or student placement experience, in a long-term care home preferred
• Completion of a post-diploma geriatric program is desired
• Additional experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or psychiatric nursing is desired
• Apply knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and other related professional associations
• Training in appropriate use of restraints and current best practices in least restraint policy
• Integrate reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
• Supervise staff, mentor and orient staff
• Experience participating in a workplace committee
• Experience with RAI-MDS charting
• Familiar with PCC (PointClickCare) / EMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record)
• Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office

• Certifications, memberships, licenses
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse
• Possess current Standard Level First Aid and Level C CPR certifications
• Healthcare Provider (C) certification

• Work environment/hours of work
• This position works indoors.
• This position works weekday hours, afternoon hours, evening hours, weekend hours as well as midnight hours
• Candidate must be able to accept on short notice call-in hours days, afternoons, midnights, and weekends, which may include four (4) hours shifts and statutory holidays
• Regular Part-Time Category A:
• All RPT Category A Nurses will be scheduled a minimum of four (4) tours per bi-weekly pay period.
• May be scheduled up to two (2) additional tours per bi-weekly pay period based on their availability by seniority and equitably
• Regular Part-Time Commitment – Category B:
• Available for scheduling twelve (12) months of the year, unless she/he is on scheduled vacation weeks or an approved leave of absence. RPT Category B Nurses cannot make themselves unavailable for scheduling;
• May be scheduled a minimum of two (2) tours per (2) two week period;

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Background check requirements

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment.
• A background check may include the following: education/certification verification and employment reference check.
• This position works with vulnerable residents in a position of trust and authority, on a sustained and regular basis, in a largely unsupervised capacity.
• A Vulnerable Sector Screen is required (Fixing Long-Term Care Act Section 252 O.
• Reg.
• 246/22) prior to being accepted for employment.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to obtain a vulnerable police check.

As per the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, all staff members shall promptly provide the employer with a signed declaration disclosing new charges, convictions, orders and restraining orders, consistent with Ontario Regulation Section 253 O. Reg 246/22, with respect to the period since the date the person’s last criminal reference check under subsection (2) was conducted.

• Essential physical and/or safety requirements
• Annual Flu immunization is required
• 2 step TB skin test to be completed within two weeks of starting position
• The employer may request a “Physical Task Analysis”
• Bending: frequent twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling; constant stooping (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with activities of daily living; assists with portering residents when needed; preventative skin care by turning residents, re-positioning residents in bed and chair, etc.; administers medications and treatments (i.e. complex wound care) to residents assigned to their care; manages emergency situations when necessary)
• Walking: constant walking on level surface (up to 28.6 kgs or 63 lbs) (participates in medical rounds with the attending physician; assists residents with activities of daily living; assists with portering residents when needed; obtains and distributes supplies used on the nursing units; participates in indoor/outdoor resident activities; manages emergency situations when necessary)
• Sitting: constant sitting in a chair (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (participates in "shift report" at start/end of shift; completes written documentation and computerized documentation (assessments, progress notes, etc.) in online charting system in PCC software; develops/maintains care plans for each individual resident)
• Reaching: frequent reaching above shoulder; constant reaching below shoulder, forward, backward, handling (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with activities of daily living; administers medications and treatments (i.e. complex wound care) to residents assigned to their care; utilizes mechanical lifting devices; obtains and distributes supplies used on the nursing units; monitor/assists residents with meals and nourishments)
• Lifting: frequent lifting at shoulder, carrying, pushing at or above shoulder, pulling at or above shoulder; constant lifting floor to waist, waist to shoulder, pushing below shoulder, pulling below shoulder (up to 28.6 kgs or 63 lbs) (assists residents with activities of daily living; assists with portering residents when needed; preventative skin care by turning residents, re-positioning residents in bed and chair, etc.; administers medications and treatments (i.e. complex wound care) to residents assigned to their care; utilizes mechanical lifting devices; obtains and distributes supplies used on the nursing units; manages emergency situations when necessary)
• Standing: constant standing inside (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with activities of daily living; participates in indoor/outdoor resident activities)
• Hands: frequent fine finger dexterity (movement), gripping, pinching, mousing (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (assists residents with activities of daily living; administers medications and treatments (i.e. complex wound care) to residents assigned to their care; communication via email; completes computerized documentation (assessments, progress notes, care plans, etc.)

Benefits

This permanent position has an hourly wage of $35.00 - $49.24 and will receive 15% in lieu of benefits and 6% vacation pay.

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.