Registered Nurse (Rn) Line # 2

Human Resources Division, Haldimand County Administration Building

53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga ON N0A lE0
Website: https://www.haldimandcounty.ca/employment-application/

VACANCY POSTING

POSTING #: ONA-2023-01

Posting Period: January 12 - 28, 2023

EMPLOYEE GROUP: ONA

POSITION STATUS: Temporary Full-Time (for an
undetermined duration)

Hours worked per week: 37.5

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – FT #2

Wage Range: $35.00- $50.11 (April 2022 range)

Department / Division: Corporate & Social Services /
Grandview Lodge

Location: Dunnville, ON

At Grandview Lodge, each position ensures the Resident’s safety as well as their physical, social and recreational well-being

and quality of living.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the incumbent will:

• provide nursing care, administer medications and treatments,
• perform a variety of other duties associated with the daily care of all Grandview Lodge Residents, and
• assume a charge nurse role when the Director of Nursing is not in the building

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School (Grade 12) (or equivalent).
• Ontario College Diploma or University Degree in Registered Nursing.
• Successful completion of the Registered Nurse examination within the Province of Ontario and currently holding a

valid Ontario Licence to practice Nursing.

• Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer (CPR) – current certificate
• Six (6) months to one (1) year related work experience (preferably in a Long-Term Care setting) or other relevant

work in the nursing field as an RN is an asset.

Or equivalent to the above.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong communication skills (verbal, listening and writing {documentation} skills)
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to a peer group
• Ability to work independently or as a team member
• Ability to recognize obvious changes in the Resident’s usual pattern(s)
• Ability to administer care plans defined by Registered Staff

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Human Resources Division, Haldimand County Administration Building

53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga ON N0A lE0
Website: https://www.haldimandcounty.ca/employment-application/

• Good interpersonal skills to deal with the Residents, team members and members of the public

COMPUTER EXPERTISE:
Level 2 - The incumbent must possess basic computer skills scored at 70% or higher to ensure their:

• proven ability to follow steps that are well defined to obtain / input information use software on a regular and

recurring basis to key in basic data (for example, time input into e-Timesheets, etc.) and send e-mails

MACHINES OPERATED:

• Computer
• Photocopier
• Telephone, including portable phones
• Fax Machine
• Related medical equipment
• Wheelchairs (including motorized)
• Mechanical lifts
• Beds
• Med Carts

Accountabilities / Tasks

Include, but are not limited to, the following:The Registered Nurse will:

• follow the GVL philosophy of delivering care to Residents by utilizing Montessori and GPA principles.
• communicate with Residents, visitors and other personnel in a courteous manner.
• ensure Resident's Bill of Rights is respected.
• collaborate with the Resident, physician, family, registered staff, colleagues and other Grandview Lodge staff

regarding Resident condition(s) and services required.

o evaluate the effectiveness of the services provided,

o and provide the Director of Nursing with this information.

• participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team, through prompt communication, regular Team Meetings

and thorough and accurate documentation. (The Care Team assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing

care provided to each Resident using the Nursing Process as a model).

• ensure the Resident’s comfort and safety through compliance with current Health and Safety Regulations and

MOHLTC standards, as well as the application of appropriate Infection Control Principles and Practices

• assume responsibility for the implementation of the Resident’s Individualized Care Plan by providing Nursing /

Personal Support Worker staff with appropriate direction and guidance, follow-up and reassessments on an on-

going basis.

• administer medications and treatments as prescribed and maintain the medication documentation system for all

medications administered. Assign treatment cream applications to Personal Support Workers when / as required,

ensuring they have met the educational requirements necessary to perform these tasks.

• participate in admission processes and family conferences and maintain constant communication with Residents

and / or their Power of Attorney (POA) / families to ensure changes in treatments, medications or health status are

addressed and communicated in a timely fashion.

• ensure continual, Resident-specific assessments and reassessments pertaining to their health and well-being.
• provide work direction, work supervision, work assignments, instruction and education to Personal Support

Workers. Continually evaluate and assess staff performance.

• always ensure all staff, in the unit RN supervises, is adhering to Health and Safety Standards.
• report any unusual and unacceptable behaviour of staff / visitors / Residents to Director of Nursing.
• report any and all abuse immediately to Charge Nurse in the Home, Director of Nursing and Administrator.
• maintain accurate confidential documentation and complete all requirements regarding RAI / MDS.
• assume the responsibility of replacing staff in cases of absenteeism when the Scheduler is not present in the Home.
• complete accident / incident report forms, as well as Critical Incident Forms (MOHLTC Website).
• in the absence of the Director of Nursing, the Charge RN assumes the responsibility for the Home.
• practices following the Standards as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• participates on various Teams/committees on a regular basis.
• continual collaboration and communication with Director of Nursing / Charge Nurse in the Home.

All Haldimand County employees are expected to:
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Human Resources Division, Haldimand County Administration Building

53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga ON N0A lE0
Website: https://www.haldimandcounty.ca/employment-application/

• work safely and respect others in the work place
• maintain confidentiality
• work within policies and procedures determined by Haldimand County and / or legislation relative to the function

This position requires:

• a current (within the past 6 months) Police Check YES - OPP LE 220E
• COVID-19 vaccine (must be fully vaccinated) YES

County employees who are interested in applying for this position must complete the EMPLOYEE
APPLICATION FORM and submit the completed form together with a resume and covering letter as appropriate
in confidence to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on the last day of this posting.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Accommodation is available for any applicant with a disability, as it relates to the recruitment process of this position.
Upon request, Haldimand County will consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of a suitable
accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

As per current Legislation, if it is determined that those employees with priority placement status are suitable for this
job, before a selection decision has been made, this competition may be cancelled.