Description
Every day, our team of enthusiasts makes a difference to residents. The relationship of “human for human” is at the heart of our approach and corporate philosophy. Furthermore, the success experienced by COGIR Immobilier is based on good teamwork between the different departments and on all the people who have joined the company for more than 25 years
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
the Jazz Drummondville residence has the pleasure of welcome a golden clientele, autonomous or losing autonomy. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere where we feel at home. Working in residence is more than a job, it's a life experience. It is the opportunity to be recognized, valued, to participate in the continuous improvement of the service and to make a significant difference in the daily lives of elderly people! We are currently looking for a talented Practical Nurse who cares about the health of residents.
Permanent full-time position, 7/15, variable hours and shifts, weekends if necessary.
ROLE AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to standards and regulations in accordance with private seniors' home certification and employer policies
- Administer medication in accordance with safety principles and the codes of ethics
- Assist in evaluating and adjusting therapeutic nursing plans (TNPs) for residents requiring special clinical care
- Create and maintain metuculous notes in related Dossiers in accordance with the requirements of the Ordre des Infirmiers et Infirmières du Québec (OIIQ)
- Ensure good communication as well as medical follow-ups with the vested parties
- Help maintain the relationship of trust with residents' family and friends as well as with various stakeholders (CLSC, CSSS, etc.)
- Identify and transmit the needs of the service department
- Promote and advocate for proactive care among residents
- Provide healthcare and wellness services to maintain and restore residents health and to help prevent illness
- Respond to all emergency situations
- Take part in the clinical assessments of residents and update treatment plans according to their specific needs
- Upon request by the residents doctor or pharmacist, update the residents medical dossiers and prescriptions
- Collect degree in nursing (DEC) or a proffesional studies dimploma (DEP) in health care assistance, nursing
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of retirement homes, a major asset
- Good sense of interpersonal communication
- Geriatric experience, an asset
- A minimum of 1 to 2 years experience
- Member of the OIIAQ or the or OIIQ
- Up to date CPR / AED training certificates
- Salary to be discussed
- Uniform provided
- Referral Program
- Possibility to be on call evenings and weekends
- Sick days and time off for family obligations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation
- Human management approach
- Ongoing training
- Career Opportunity
- A welcoming and tight-knit team!
