RN01 – Nurses Grid: $61,544.40 - $80,799.53

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable to provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Personal Support Workers (PSW). Primary functions include assessment and planning of resident care needs; delivery of skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario, Standards of Practice; medication administration; and documentation.

The Registered Nurse is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values to ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; Experience in long-term care nursing preferred; Proficiency in interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal; Two years experience as a R.N. in a clinical setting with comprehensive knowledge of nursing, health care practices and techniques used in caring for the elderly preferred.

Must adhere and comply with the MCA Public Health policies including: MCA’s Dept. of Health, Communicable Disease Policy and Code of Ethics of the Home, the Resident Bill of Rights, a uniform dress code and Oath of Confidentiality. Knowledge of computer skills along with the Mohawk language is considered an asset.

All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and copies of all diplomas and certificates along with a valid drivers license and three references submitted on a consent to release reference check form (contact Human Resources) no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday August 21, 2014 to:

Tim Thompson, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building #1

Akwesasne, Quebec H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2140

E-mail: tim.thompson@akwesasne.ca

APPLICANTS MUST CLEARLY OUTLINE THAT THEY MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ON THEIR RESUME. NATIVE PREFERENCE IN HIRING AND AN ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE CREATED FOR ONE YEAR.

CLEAR CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK IS MANDATORY.

APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.