Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare
Positions Available: 1.0 FTE Full-Time, Permanent
Facility Description:
Ocean View is a Charitable organization that has been operating since the early 1960’s. We provide a variety of services for seniors and the frail elderly that need a little extra help in day to day living. Between in care living and community supports, we proudly serve over 500 individuals each year through our 320+ staff and 100+ volunteers. Our vision is to be the “community of choice” for Nova Scotians needing support in a place they call home. We are committed to the highest standards of support and services and we promote a healthy workplace for staff. We foster a healthy work-life balance and use the latest best practice information at all levels. Fully accredited by Accreditation Canada since 1974, our commitment to excellence and safety is unsurpassed.
Job Summary:
Responsible for the organization and management of the nursing unit ensuring Ocean View’s standards for quality care are maintained, under the direction of the Neighbourhood Manager.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Bachelor or Nursing Degree or Nursing Administration Course (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
Ocean View Continuing Care Centre Offers:
- Comprehensive Orientation
- Benefits package including Pension, Health, Dental, Group Life, LTD
- A supportive work environment focused on diversity, equity and inclusion
- Continuing education and development for all staff (Gentle Persuasive Approach, PIECES, etc.)
- Free Parking & on Bus Route
Casual Employees receive 10% of earnings on each pay, in-lieu of vacation.
Salary Range: In accordance with the Collective Agreement between Ocean View and the Nova Scotia Nurses Union
Rotation: Days/Evenings/Nights: All Shift Hours
Please be aware that OVCCC is a pet friendly environment that is home to several animals including cats, birds, and rabbits.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- license with the Nova Scotia Collège of Nursing? (required)
Work Location: In person