Real people who care for other people! Be part of a passionate and competent team that actively contributes to the well-being of seniors in a rewarding environment with a human dimension.
Horizon Retirement Management is a private seniors' residence (RPA) manager with 8 residences in the greater Montreal area and in Ottawa. Join our more than 500 dedicated employees who provide our residents with a client experience focused on well-being.
Our Villagia in the Glebe residence is currently seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the following position:
- Part-time position
- Overnight shift
- $28.12 per hour
Team player
- Effectively interacts and maintains relationships with residents, families and other care team staff.
- Recognizes the need to communicate and include all departments in the care of our residents.
- Contributes to care planning.
- Supports team and organizational goals.
- Participates in committees and task forces as needed.
Professionalism
- Supports the principles of continuous quality improvement.
- Recognizes the need to update skills and knowledge
- Supports the organization's values, goals, policies and procedures.
- Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Resident-centered
- Promotes actions that support the best health outcomes for residents.
- Contributes to resident care planning.
- Acts as an advocate for the resident.
- Assists the resident to reach his/her maximum health potential.
Personal Care
- The Registered Nurse is competent to provide care to our residents at the designated level of competence.
- Assists with activities of daily living such as elimination, mobility, social functioning and personal hygiene.
- Observes, reports and communicates information to appropriate members of the wellness team.
- Know the emergency procedures of the community.
- Applies the principles of infection control.
- Applies principles of the healing process, skin integrity and aseptic techniques.
Communication
- Demonstrates respect for others when communicating information or opinions.
- Respects the opinions of others when discussing issues of care.
- Finds common ground when working with individuals or groups in conflict.
- Actively listens to all residents, families, team members, physicians and community members.
Problem Solving
- Quickly identifies the issues in a complex situation or problem.
- Uses a problem-solving framework to address complex issues.
- Takes responsibility for the outcomes of decisions made by self or team.
Evaluation skills
- Collaborates and plans with other staff to improve resident health.
- Possesses the skills (assessment, interviewing, counseling and writing) to meet the health needs of our residents.
- Remains calm in a crisis situation and is able to assess and organize the situation for the best possible outcome.
- Identifies appropriate interventions for the situation.
- Continually assesses residents to ensure that the clinical presentation is consistent with the diagnosis and expected outcome. Monitors deviations from expected health outcomes and adjusts the plan of care accordingly.
- Recognizes when it is appropriate to seek input from other members of the health care team for the well-being of our residents.
Customer Service
- Responds to all resident/family inquiries (takes responsibility for ensuring a response is given).
- Fulfills commitments in a timely and responsive manner.
- Maintains a positive and friendly attitude at all times (greeting every family member, resident and staff member on site).
