Registered Nurse (R.N.)

The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada

Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare
Position Available: Part-time, Temporary and Casual

Facility Description:

As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.

This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support. Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the organization and management of the nursing unit ensuring The Birches standards for quality care are maintained, under the direction of the Resident Care Manager.

Qualifications:

- Current registration with Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)

- Bachelor or Nursing Degree (preferred)

- Three (3) years geriatric nursing experience

- Demonstrated administrative experience and leadership skills

- Ability to work effectively as a contributing team member

- Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process, nursing diagnosis, excellent clinical assessment skills and problem solving

- Demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)

- Ability to work 24-hour shift rotation on any nursing unit

- Knowledge and experience in Venipuncture (preferred)

- Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis

- Demonstrated ability to live the values of The Birches

Hours of Work: Days/Evenings/Nights: All Shift Hours - 12 hr / 8hr shifts. This is a union position; given the scope and responsibility of the role, there may be occasions where the Registered Nurse may be required to stay beyond this period. On call availability/flexibility may also be required at times.

The Birches Offers:

• Free Parking
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Comprehensive Orientation
• A supportive work environment

Salary Range: In accordance with the NSNU collective agreement between The Birches and NSNU.

Please note: 

·         This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.

·         Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.

·         If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.

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