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POSITION:                                     InterRAi Nurse
DEPARTMENT:                              Nursing
RESPONSIBLE/REPORTS TO:     Director of Clinical Services

Scope of Position:

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the InterRAI Nurse is accountable for the planning, coordinating, and the ongoing InterRAI assessments.  Establishes and maintains working relationships and performs all work in keeping with the Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of resident centered care of the RK MacDonald Nursing Home. The InterRAI Nurse serves as a professional role model as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments on residents using the InterRAI assessment tool on the Civica (Momentum) application.
• Collaborate with nursing home staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for residents.
• Monitor the progress of residents and make adjustments to their care plans as needed
• Ensure that all assessments and care plans comply with nursing home policies, and InterRAI guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments and care plans.
• Participate in training and continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of InterRAI assessment tool updates and changes.
• Serve as a resource for nursing home staff on InterRAI assessment tool and care planning.
• Participation on the admission process.

 

Competencies specifics to position

• Ability to complete thorough nursing assessments.
• Strong computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Experience with Microsoft excel, word etc., is considered an assets.
• Strong organization skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated professional and positive behavior.
• Reliable, with regular and consistent attendance

 

Educational Qualifications:

• RN or BScN at an accredited School/College of Nursing
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record systems an asset.
• Recent experience in geriatric setting preferred.

 

Approved by:                         Director of Clinical Services

POSITION:                                    Foot Care Nurse
DEPARTMENT:                             Nursing
RESPONSIBLE/REPORTS TO:    Director of Clinical Services

Scope of Position:

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Foot Care Nurse is responsible for ensuring that the quality of the Foot Care services of our residents compliant with legislation and standards of practice.  Establishes and maintains working relationships and performs all work in keeping with the Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of resident centered care of the RK MacDonald Nursing Home. The Foot Care Nurse serves as a professional role model as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to support the image of the Home and to embrace the changes that enable the homes vision.
• Demonstrates alignment of values and goals with those of the organization.
• Demonstrates well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written and is able to communicate effectively at all levels and in a timely manner.
• Acts with integrity and is accountable for outcomes contributing to the reputation and success of the organization.
• Promote and maintain the safety of residents, staff, and visitors as a strategic priority for the home at all times.
• Promotes excellent service delivery, as it is integral to the reputation and ongoing success of the Home.
• Awareness and respect for the diversity of our residents and staff.

 

Duties include but not limited to:

• Lead and develop foot care services in the home.
• Regular foot assessment of all residents.
• Provides best practices of foot care to all residents.
• Provides opportunities and supports education of CCA’s and other nursing staff.
• Provides individualized treatment plans for residents including recommendations for Advanced Foot Care.
• Maintains a thorough and accurate resident health record with each resident.
• Practice foot care services in collaboration with external foot care practitioners.

  

Skills &Competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet to deadlines
• Demonstrated professional and positive behavior
• Professional and friendly approach
• Display a proactive manner, ability to multi task, and adaptability
• Reliable, with regular and consistent attendance is essential

 

Educational Qualifications:

• Valid registration with a provincial nursing College, as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Advanced foot care nurse training and certification preferred.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment or clinical setting an asset.
• Experience in caring for individuals with diabetes and/or vascular disease, compression therapy an asset.

 

Experience Required:

Experience in a health care setting, preferably 2 years previous experience within a Long Term Care or Hospital environment.

Approved by: Director of Clinical Services
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Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here.

POSITION: Clinical Support
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services

The Clinical Support develops and facilitates the supervision of current and future nursing students working in the role of CCA (Continuing Care Assistant).  Clinical Support will impart knowledge, experience, and skillset to nursing students to improve clinical practice in nursing. The provision of support to focus on the R.K. MacDonald’s Mission, Vision and Core Values as well as best and emerging practice in geriatric care. In keeping with our Mission, Vision and Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, Clinical Support serves as a role model; as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, and represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

1. Facilitate and oversee nursing students clinical placement (orientation/ mentoring) based on skill needs of student.

• Coordinates assignment of CCA Mentor with assistance of HR Coordinator.
• Supervises and provides support to all student nurses during clinical placement to determine educational needs and growth opportunities.
• Plans and coordinates extra one on one support or activities to enhance skills as required.
• Provides clarification of clinical practices, documentation and treatment plans for residents.

2. Evaluates and documents training, mentorship, and educational process’s outcomes.

• Ongoing shift supervision and provides support in the provision of Care as needed.
• Provides constructive feedback on nursing student performance to decide on such things as: needs more mentorship, good fit can proceed, or not in the PLAR program
• Conducts Performance Reviews as student progresses through i.e. PLAR (On site Education Program) students, mid-way and end of mentorship (2 mos. with CCA Mentor)
• Upon a successful completion organizes date of placement on own rotation and submits CAT Tool signed to HR to start PLAR Phase I application.
• Acts as a Proctor for Module Tests for PLAR Students as necessary onsite.
• Assist HR to monitor and motivate the PLAR students to ensure completion all components of the CCA Program from a recognized education provider meet set deadlines and set them up to successfully pass the provincial certification examination.
• Conducts Audits as required i.e. care, bath, etc.

3. Communication: through personal behavior and interactions, and consistently demonstrates a humanistic, affiliative approach to relationships:

• Within department, with other team members and with union representatives
• In all interactions, within and while representing the facility
• With all Residents and families
• While establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships
• Maintain confidentiality with resident, staff, and all matters concerning the Home.
• Creates an effective and encouraging learning environment
• Visible and accessible to staff
• Build relationships with staff and assist them in identifying skill and educational needs and supports
• Communicate person centered philosophy. That which is a holistic social model of care, which considers the person and their families to be at the center of the care and services provided.

4. Orientation and Skills/ Education

• Coordinate an effective on boarding experience via Department Orientation and within the Clinical Experience.
• Ensure Education is provided on Safe Lifting and Transfer Training and Transfer Codes.
• Initiate, plan, training and educational programs as required for students in PLAR program based upon needs assessments conducted in each department
• Ensures quality educational experiences to prepare the nursing workforce.
• Clarification of Nursing Terms, Proper Bed Making, Equipment, Personal Care, Bathing, Documentation, and Transfer techniques, etc. as necessary.
• Where necessary assists staff with one on one education in regards to performance, or policy or arranges same as deemed necessary by the Departmental Director.
• Coordinates with IPAC Nurse training necessary for Infection Prevention.

5. Contributes to Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives in the Nursing Department

• Understands the CCA Scope of Practice and Competency Framework that defines the CCA Scope of Practice.
• Provide feedback as need on CCA Program Framework as a resource for evaluating and refining the existing education to ensure the relevance of the CCA curriculum.
• Establish systems to monitor effectiveness of clinical orientation program.

6. Participates in Committees/teams as required

7. Other duties as may be required.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Resident centered focus (builds positive family relations)
• Communication (adapts communication to others)
• Conflict Management (anticipates and addresses sources of potential conflict)
• Self & Community Awareness (recognizes emotions & being pro-active)
• Teamwork (fosters Teamwork) Ability to work successfully with all levels in a team environment

SKILLS

• Demonstrated Clinical Nursing skills
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have great interpersonal skills.
• Must possess critical thinking skills.
• Must have organizational and mentoring skills.
• Must possess relationship-building skills.
• Ability to assess and identify the learning needs of staff and recommend appropriate educational programs to meet those needs
• Experience in the MS Office suite of programs is an asset
• Demonstrated leadership in a unionized environment
• Knowledgeable in providing Personal Care
• Scope of Practice and CCA Competency Framework
• Recent training in Safe Lifting & Handling Transfer Training & knowledge of Transfer Codes

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from CCA (Continuing Care Assistant) Program
• Registered in CCA Registry of NS
• Or Graduate of an accredited LPN school with pharmacological training
• Licensed with the CLPNNS
• Certification in CPR, WHMIS, Food Handlers, Dementia/Alzheimer, Palliative care courses and Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA)
• Minimum of three years clinical experience
• Teaching experience would be an asset
• Mentor or Instructor Certification an asset

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Recent clinical experience, including medication administration and leadership duties
• Experience in geriatric LTC setting an asset