Clinical Care

• Provide nursing care and clinical oversight of direct resident care within scope of practice with the CNO
• Complete medication reconciliation and achieve regulatory compliance
• In collaboration with General Manager and Care Coordinators, design and oversee implementation and evaluation of resident specific treatment strategies, including continence, pain, and responsive behaviours
• Serve as primary contact for home physician
• Liaise with external providers including medical specialists, pharmacy provider and other health care professionals regarding resident care
• Design and manage processes for outbreaks
• Work closely and communicate with Care Coordinators and General Manager to ensure smooth, effective daily communication of resident status and resident and family experiences
• Mentor and coach the Care Coordinators, and, in collaboration with the Care Coordinators, mentor and coach the PSWs and nursing students

Administrative and other Responsibilities

• Complete resident assessments for the eligibility of potential residents for move-in to the home
• Develop assessments post move-in and ongoing resident assessments in collaboration with Care Coordinator and GM
• Create a ‘Resident Living Profile’ for each Resident
• Design and lead care conferences with families including external providers as appropriate
• Maintain health care records/resident profiles to ensure compliance with RHRA regulations and quality of care for residents
• Serve as back-up to the Care Coordinator for planned and unexpected absences
• Design and manage processes for private caregivers as well as additional non clinical external providers (e.g. foot care, hair dresser)