Registered Nurse, Rideaucrest Home, Temporary Part-Time (2 positions, up to 20 months) in Kingston upon Thames

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat. Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary

Provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by health care staff while ensuring quality resident-centred health care is provided with a focus on health and safety.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Completion of in-depth assessments of resident’s physical, psycho-social and other needs, determining individualized care needs, developing care plans and implementing and evaluating plans in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members.
• Assign, supervise and mentor the activities of the team to ensure the proper application of skills, knowledge and judgment.
• Provide coaching and corrective instruction as deemed appropriate to meet high standards of care, reporting any concerns to Director of Nursing for further action as required.
• Focus on decision making, analysis, critical thinking and leadership within the team.
• Assume direction of the Home during evening, night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications, Competencies

• RN Degree or Diploma and current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN.
• Six (6) months of general nursing experience.
• Valid First Aid and CPR C Certificate.
• Preference will be given to applicants with geriatric and/or leadership experience.
• Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNSc) preferred.
• Member of Gerontology Nursing Association (GNA) and/or Certification in Gerontology preferred.
• Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation.

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

• Able to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Interpersonal skills which facilitate effective leadership, interactions and communication with residents, staff, families, visitors, volunteers, outside agencies and service providers.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector.
• Proof of recent screening for Tuberculosis (TB).
• Proof of immunity to communicable diseases.

Closing Statement

Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers. Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca. Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The City of Kingston may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools throughout the recruitment process. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified municipal staff. Please ensure to check any spam or junk folders for any emails coming from a City of Kingston account.