Job Description

St. Joseph’s Villa is one of Ontario’s largest and most innovative long term care homes. Located in historic downtown Dundas, we are proud to be the second largest organization in the St. Joseph’s Health System. Continuing the mission and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, we are proud to serve our community.

We are the largest employer in Dundas. Our campus is conveniently located on a city bus route and offers free parking. We offer a range of challenging, rewarding careers and advancement opportunities for dedicated professionals in a health care environment.

Every member of our team matters.

St. Joseph’s Villa Employees Benefits include:

· Free Membership to our on-site Staff Fitness Centre

· Educational Scholarships, Mentorship & Support for Career Advancement

· Teaching & Facilitator Opportunities with partnership programs for community colleges, universities and secondary schools

· Recognition for Excellence through Annual Service Awards and Applause Awards

· Contributions to the HOOP Pension Plan

· Health and Wellness Benefits through Manulife Financial (eligibility & enrollment varies)

· St. Joseph Health System Employee Rewards/Discount Program

· Employee Celebrations through Spirit Committee, Staff Appreciation Week, Nurses Week etc.

We are currently seeking Registered Nurses to join our growing and dynamic team!

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs all duties in accordance with legislation, the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses on Ontario, the College of Nurses Guidelines for Professional Behavior, physicians’ orders, the Mission Statement, Organizational and Management Philosophies and policies and standards of St. Joseph’s Villa

· Leads the Care Team in developing and maintaining the Resident Care Plan

· Communicates appropriately to provide continual care

· Assists in orientation of nursing personnel and mentoring of Student Nurses

· In absence of staffing clerk, is responsible for staff replacement

· Assists in the development of policies and standards for the Nursing Department

· Takes responsibility for maintaining professional competence, seeks guidance when unable to perform required skills competently and shares responsibilities for maintaining and improving both knowledge and skills in the care of the elderly

· Participates in in-service education, Villa activities, ad hoc committees, and performs other related duties as required

· Contributes to Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives