Registered Nurse - The Avenue Care and Rehabilitation Center

Looking for a schedule that allows for MAXIMUM work/life balance? How about 4-6 days on and 8-10 days off, or NO weekends? Come to the Avenue Care and Rehabilitation! 

Calling all nurses who are looking to make a difference in someone's life. We care for our patients and help create a memorable experience along with fostering an elevated quality of life for all residents. The ideal candidate will be a self-starting, internally motivated, customer experience driven individual with a passion for elder care with at least 3yrs established nursing experience in a long- term care setting. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, able to perform well under pressure, and offer counsel and guidance to residents, families and staff as needed. If this, is you then apply and lets chat! We are excited to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Assist surgeons during operations
• Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.
• Proven experience as a registered nurse/ LPN

Experience:

• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
• BSc or other diploma from a nursing program
• Valid nursing license