Registered Nurse (RN)

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Registered Nurse (RN)

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Registered Nurse (R.N.)

The Birches Nursing Homein
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada

Facility:The Birches
Nursing HomeLocation:7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova ScotiaJob Category:Nursing, HealthcarePosition Available: Part-Time and Casual

Facility Description:

As a Community
Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since
1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our
focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.

This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety
of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation,
maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support.
Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed
to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health
workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life
balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the organization and management of the
nursing unit ensuring The Birches standards for quality care are maintained,
under the direction of the Resident Care Manager.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR)
• Bachelor or Nursing Degree

(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

• Demonstrated ability to live

the values of The Birches

Hours of Work: Days/Evenings/Nights: All Shift
Hours - 12 hr / 8hr shifts. This is a union position; given the scope and
responsibility of the role, there may be occasions where the Registered Nurse
may be required to stay beyond this period. On call availability/flexibility
may also be required at times.

The Birches Offers:

• Free

Parking

• Comprehensive

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive

Orientation

• A

supportive work environment

Salary Range:In
accordance with the NSNU collective agreement between The Birches and NSNU.

Please note:

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This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable
transportation is required.

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Please be aware that The Birches is a pet
friendly environment.

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If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.

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