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Description

Reporting to the Director of Care, the RN/RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College & Association of Registered/Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan, Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
Assist in assessing residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans.  Monitor residents health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians orders.
Assist in preparing the Facility for RAI MDS.
Take charge of the Facility in the absence of the Director of Care.
Staff replacement in the absence of the care clerk.
    
QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate current certificate of competence. Bachelors degree / Diploma in Nursing.
Registration or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA) or Registered Psychiatric Nursing Association (RPNAS).
Previous managerial experience in long-term care preferred.
Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
Ability to work effectively individually and with others while prioritizing tasks to handle the most urgent first.
Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanor.
Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills.

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