Registered Nurse – Red Deer

SE Health RNs (Registered Nurses) are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours! This position is for our Points West Living facility in Red Deer. New graduates welcome!

Why join our team?

• Competitive Total Rewards: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay and exclusive staff perks.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition: Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship.
• Empowerment: Our nurses are provided with a full degree of autonomy of practice, provide clinical leadership to our multi-disciplinary team every day, and are supported with leading-edge training related to Palliative and aging.
• Innovative: We are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve.
• Purpose & Impact: Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters.
• Manage your life: You'll have the flexibility and support to deliver exceptional client care while maintaining your personal well-being, professional development, and career goals.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Care/Wellness Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) will use evidence-informed nursing knowledge, skill, and judgment to provide integrated and holistic nursing care. Within the scope of practice appropriate to an RN, they will meet the physical, safety, emotional and spiritual needs of clients and their families. The RN is a direct client/resident service provider involved in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for clients/residents living in the Supportive Living and/or Long-Term Care environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists in client’s admissions to the facility including conducting a health interview and physical assessment.
• Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders, and administrative policies.
• 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.
• Ensure resident care is delivered in a way that maintains resident dignity, privacy, and acknowledges independence, spirituality, and individuality.
• Focuses care on identified health needs and promotes quality client care through ongoing assessment and evaluation of client and family responses to care.
• Consults with Clinical Educator, or Physicians regarding new clinical problems.
• Establishes and maintains a nurse-client therapeutic relationship.
• Integrates health education and teaching into all aspects of care.
• Acts as a client advocate to promote the well-being of the client and family.
• Identifies and reports quality and risk issues to management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows the organization’s clinical policies and procedures.
• Acts as preceptor to students and/or new staff nurses.
• Proactively identifies, promotes, and seeks to improve client and staff safety.
• Oversees and participates in resident move ins, move outs/transfer of residents as needed.

Communication:

• Using appropriate communication tools, always demonstrates professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assumes the role of team lead within the nursing and multidisciplinary team.
• Completes and maintains clear and accurate documentation related to client care.
• Participates in internal and external meetings regarding nursing practice and client care.
• Responds to individual client and family needs.
• Reports identified incidents and shares client care issues and concerns to the manager.
• Advocates for health care partners and residents.
• Schedules client care needs for all health care partners.
• Evaluates the need for and fulfills ad-hoc staffing requirements.

Administration:

• Ensures all services are provided in the most efficient manner.
• Works within the defined nursing care delivery model.
• Records and processes data appropriately, accurately, and completely.
• Submits client records, documentation, and billing records accurately and within required timeframes.

Qualifications:

• Current RN Certificate registered with the CARNA in good standing.
• Valid CPR certificate (Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider – Level C).
• A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued within 12 months.
• Updated Immunization record.
• Recent experience working with the elderly or disabled persons, preferably in a supportive living environment.
• Case management and palliative care experience is an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment.
• This is a physically demanding position.

About SE Health:

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow.