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Clinical Support Nurse [R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home] Jobs in Antigonish, Nova Scotia at CareerBeacon
Title: Clinical Support Nurse [R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home]
Company: CareerBeacon
Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Clinical Support NurseTemporary Full-time (1 yr. term position)The Home is seeking a dynamic, compassionate person; committed to excellence and quality practice environments; with demonstrated team leading skills; and enthusiastic about a profession in Long Term Care to fill the role of Clinical Support Nurse.Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, The Clinical Support Nurse develops and facilitates the supervision of current and future nursing students working in the role of CCA (Continuing Care Assistant). The Clinical Support Nurse will impart knowledge, experience, and skillset to nursing students to improve clinical practice in nursing.
Key ResponsibilitiesFacilitate and oversee clinical placement (orientation/ mentoring) of RPL (Program) CCA students & other nursing students based on skill needs of students. Evaluates and documents training, mentorship, and educational process’s outcomes.
Communication: through personal behavior and interactions and consistently demonstrate a humanistic, affiliative approach to relationships. Orientation and Skills/ Education. Contributes to Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives in the Nursing Department and participates in Committees/teams as required.
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 of an accredited LPN school with current license registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
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
Competencies specific to position
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) and ability to work successfully with all levels in a team environment
Hours of Work:
Non-union Regular Temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) – Typically 40 hrs per week, hours to flex as necessary i.e., weekend and afterhours, evenings, nights.
Salary:
Competitive Salary commensurate with education and experience
Benefits:
Health (Travel), Dental Life, and Pension Plan (Manulife/NSEHPP (HANS), Corp rate for Gym
Deadline
May 30, 2023
Start date: Immediately
Apply by:
Submit cover letter and resume to Human Resource Coordinator by email or mail:
or in person at 64 Pleasant Stree…
