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Job Description

Job Title: Long-Term Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Job Type: Travel

Job Description: As a Long-Term Care Registered Nurse (RN) with [Nursing Agency Name], you will be an essential member of our team, providing compassionate and personalized care to residents in long-term care facilities. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure the physical, emotional, and social well-being of residents in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for residents based on their individualized care plans
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed by healthcare providers
• Monitor and assess resident health status, recognizing and responding to changes in condition promptly
• Provide wound care, medication management, and other nursing interventions as needed
• Collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement holistic care plans
• Support residents in activities of daily living and promote independence and quality of life
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident records and documentation
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards at all times
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, staff education, and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Valid RN license in the province of Nova Scotia
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience working as an RN in long-term care or geriatric nursing
• Knowledge of gerontological nursing principles and best practices
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to provide compassionate and person-centered care to residents and their families
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Commitment to maintaining professional competence through continuing education and self-directed learning

Skills Required

• Clinical Skills
• Crisis Management
• First aid/CPR