NURSE (2471) ELDERS’ HOME at CBHSSJB

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION A person who is responsible for providing nursing care services according to the bio-psycho-social needs of users or groups under her/his care. She/he evaluates the health condition of users, as well as determines and implements nursing care and treatment plans. She/he provides nursing and medical care and treatment aimed at maintaining and restoring health, as well as preventing disease. She/he plans, provides and evaluates teaching activities intended for the users, their relatives and groups of people. In addition, she/he participates in research activities aimed at promoting health and preventing disease. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS • Assess the health condition of the resident and develop intervention plans as well as therapeutic nursing plans; • Assume the responsibility of the role of clinical leader with a team of nursing assistants and patient attendants; • Participate in the coordination of services in collaboration with the management team and the head nurse; • Participate in supporting residents and families struggling with psychosocial issues; • Ensure a partnership relationship with residents, their families and all members of the interdisciplinary and care team; • Take charge of situations requiring an assessment in order to determine the degree of urgency of the situation and to position oneself as to the follow-up to be favored; • Responsible for the nursing care process of his team; • Mobilize team members regarding the intervention plan that meets the resident's needs; • Ensure an administrative role in terms of the quality and safety of care provided to residents. REQUIREMENTS Education: • Member of the Order of Quebec Nurses (O.I.I.Q.); • DEC in Nursing. Experience: • Minimum of two years’ experience in different sectors of a hospital; • One year of experience in a CHSLD is an asset. Knowledge and Abilities: • Knowledge of Cree culture and social and health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset; • Advanced clinical knowledge in gerontology and geriatric nursing is an asset; • Excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary teamwork skills; • Show leadership to manage a work team; • Observation and analysis skills; • Good resistance to stress; • Excellent communication and listening skills; • Take initiative and be autonomous; • Open to other’s culture, ability to adapt to change and to a new environment; • Show interest and empathy towards others; • Possess a capacity for analysis and synthesis; • Demonstrate a keen interest in the elderly clientele and the helping relationship. Language: • Fluent in English; • Fluency in Cree or French is an asset. Other: • This position includes on-call periods.