Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS, Canada
Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare
Positions Available: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary and Casual
Facility Description:
Ocean View is a Charitable organization that has been operating since the early 1960’s. We provide a variety of services for seniors and the frail elderly that need a little extra help in day to day living. Between in care living and community supports, we proudly serve over 500 individuals each year through our 320+ staff and 100+ volunteers. Our vision is to be the “community of choice” for Nova Scotians needing support in a place they call home. We are committed to the highest standards of support and services and we promote a healthy workplace for staff. We foster a healthy work-life balance and use the latest best practice information at all levels. Fully accredited by Accreditation Canada since 1974, our commitment to excellence and safety is unsurpassed.
Job Summary:
Responsible for the organization and management of the nursing unit ensuring Ocean View’s standards for quality care are maintained, under the direction of the Neighbourhood Manager.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Bachelor or Nursing Degree or Nursing Administration Course (preferred)
- Three (3) years geriatric nursing experience
- Demonstrated administrative experience and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively as a contributing team member
- Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process, nursing diagnosis, excellent clinical assessment skills and problem solving
- Demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to work 24-hour shift rotation on any nursing unit
- Knowledge and experience in Venipuncture (preferred)
- Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
Ocean View Continuing Care Centre Offers:
- Comprehensive OrientationBenefits package including Pension, Health, Dental, Group Life, LTD
A supportive work environment focused on diversity, equity and inclusion
Continuing education and development for all staff (Gentle Persuasive Approach – U-First – PIECES)
Free Parking & on Bus Route
Casual Employees receive 10% of earnings on each pay, in-lieu of vacation.
Salary Range: In accordance with the Collective Agreement between Ocean View and the Nova Scotia Nurses Union
Rotation: Days/Evenings/Nights: All Shift Hours – We will work with you to accommodate exam preparation and classes. (for students)
Relocation Assistance: eligible candidates may qualify for some relocation assistance. Some conditions apply.
Please be aware that OVCCC is a pet friendly environment that is home to several animals including cats, birds, and rabbits.
If you need to re-activate your license: In recognized emergencies, qualified nurses not currently licensed in Nova Scotia can be quickly processed for a one-time 4-month conditional licensure. There is no fee for this license. Individuals must have sufficient practice hours in Nova Scotia within the last 5 years and not have a condition or restriction on their license to qualify. When you have been offered a COVID-19 position and need to reactivate your nursing license, click here https://www.nscn.ca/application-conditional-licence-emergency. You will be notified by email when reactivation is completed. Check out https://www.nscn.ca/professional-practice/trending-topics/covid-19 for more details.
Job Types: Casual, Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees require both doses of COVID19 vaccine
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eastern Passage, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered to practice nursing in Nova Scotia (preferred)
Work Location: In person
