Registered Nurse (RN)

About Nexim Healthcare:

Nexim helps place talent who have a passion and commitment to the health and well-being of others.

Who We Look for:

We are looking to hire qualified Registered Nurses (RN) for our clients in Hawkesbury, ON.

As a Registered Nurse, you are accountable for the assessment and planning of all aspects of resident care, delivering standard nursing procedures, medication administration and documentation in compliance with the respective legislation. The successful candidate should be patient, compassionate and client centric.

Why Choose Nexim?

We have full comprehension of the healthcare recruitment business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess and interpret the client’s physical and psychological condition within the framework of Nursing practice (CNO) and established policies, along with other factors impacting their treatment outcomes.


• Ensure the early identification of health issues and complications associated with chronic or communicable diseases.


• Implement physicians’ orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests and document treatment pursuant to company policies and respective legislation.


• Provide medical/nursing care to patients in accordance with the Legislated Standards of Nursing Practice


• Collaborate with the medical team to develop and implement a customized personal care plan for each client


• Document full cycle resident care in a timely manner and adhere to the patient confidentiality policy


• Work in conjunction with the medical team to assess the clients in terms of their physical and psychological condition.


• Monitor and anticipate medical supplies entailed, placing orders and restocking supplies dependent on inventory level


• Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of medical equipment by complying with manufacturer’s instructions


• Foster a positive, clean working environment that is conducive to team members, residents, and family members

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science: Nursing (BScN), Bachelor of Nursing (BN), or equivalent, preferred

RNs must have a nursing degree (BN), have a valid practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

Work Experience

• 1+ year of relevant experience working as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care


• Experience working in Nursing homes or Home care agencies

Certifications

• Registered Nurse


• College of Nurses of Ontario


• CPR


• Valid Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Language & Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate in English, both oral and written


• Ability to communicate in French, both oral and written


• Ability to effectively explain and convey the client or family needs to the medical team


• Ability to read medical prescriptions and complete Incident Report Form

Transferable Skills

• Ability to accommodate and cover On-Call & weekend shifts as required*


• Ability to comply with standard policies/ procedures and ensure safe work practices


• Ability to understand multiculturalism and approach culturally diverse populations


• Eligible Candidates must be flexible in terms of scheduling and have a can-do attitude