Fairhaven established in 1960, is a 256 bed long term care municipal home in Peterborough.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position:

Causal Registered Nurse (RN)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse at Fairhaven is responsible for the functioning of the unit, resident care, staff and surroundings. The Registered Nurse is able to practice independently in all client situations, and provides consultation and intervention in client situations that are beyond the RPN scope of practice. The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence at the current level of knowledge for his or her practice, seeks help or guidance when unable to perform competently, refrains from practicing beyond his or her competence and is accountable for his or her actions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain a resident-centered approach in assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of resident care by observation, reporting and recording vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents (work full scope of practice);
  • Direct, supervise and evaluate the work of Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Personal Support Workers (PSW) (unregulated healthcare providers);
  • Responsible for following established nursing principles, physicians’ orders and Fairhaven’s policies and procedures;
  • Demonstrate accountability, effective communication, professionalism, and competency with residents, colleagues, family members, and community stakeholders, by providing high quality resident care within legislated standards as defined by the Ontario College of Nurses;
  • Collaborate with the Resident Care Manager in orientation, training, staff development, performance management, authorization of overtime, in accordance with collective agreements and deployment of staff resources in a timely manner;
  • Complete RAI MDS assessments within legislated timeframes set by Ministry of Health and Long Term Care;
  • Co-ordinate and facilitate resident care conferences as a member of Fairhaven’s interdisciplinary team;
  • Oversees maintenance of medication system by maintaining accurate record according to established procedure;

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (to be submitted and verified annually)
  • Theoretical preparation in Gerontology
  • A minimum of two (2) years Long Term Care experience
  • Assertive and effective interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated organizational ability
  • Leadership potential

For job specifications and instructions on how to apply please refer to the website at

Interested candidates should forward their resume in confidence to:

Resident Care Supervisor

881 Dutton Road Peterborough, ON K9H 7S4

Fax: 705-743-6292

Please apply byMarch 11, 2016.

We appreciate receiving all applications; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that if hired, your employment with Fairhaven will be contingent on receipt of a police and vulnerable sector screening free of criminal activities and satisfactory to Fairhaven’s screening policy.

Fairhaven is an equal opportunity employer; accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.