Salary Level: RN 01

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), 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 certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.

• Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing preferred.

• One (1) year experience as a R.N. in a clinical setting.

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing, health care practices and techniques used in caring for the elderly preferred.

SKILLS:

• Must have experience in supervision and management skills.

• Proficiency in interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on a Reference Check Release Form (contact Human Resources) no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 19, 2017 to:

Shayleen Thompson, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building # 1

Akwesasne, Quebec

H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2150

E-mail: shayleen.thompson@akwesasne.ca

Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

Native preference in hiring.

As a requirement of employment all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance Number.

A criminal records check is mandatory.

An eligibility list will be created for one year.

Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.