Registered Practical Nurse
Full Time, Part Time, Temp
Ontario
Posted 2 years ago
Job Duties
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team focussing on patient centered care
- Work under the direction of the Director of Care (DOC) and Assistance Director of Care (ADOC) in the delivery of care
- Embrace and encourage family participation as part of the residents lived experience
- to Ensure that residents are being taken care of according to their needs and following any medical instructions from their physicians accurately and compassionately
- Observe significant changes and report and update on residents’ overall conditions status
- Initiate the assessment, planning, development and implementation of resident care plans
- Supervise Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and other Unregulated Care Providers (UCPs) staff currently assigned to your home area
- Communicate effectively with the medical care team and other members of the circler of care
- Participate in care/situational conferences, medical rounds and team huddles
- Provide medication administration and treatment management
- Document on all aspects of care and treatments
- Comply with compliance and regulatory legislation from the Ministry of Long-term care (MOHLTC)
- Provide direction, delegation to PSWs and UCPs
- Respond to resident/families concerns and provide immediate actions to mitigate issues
- Participate in quality initiative, patient safety and Infection Prevention and Control Practices (IPAC), clinical programs and health and safety practices
Job Requirements
- Completion of a vocational, college or other approved program for licensed practical nurses is required.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.
- Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination is required
Key Qualifications
- Relevant long term care experience or experience with seniors/older adults
- Experience working with elderly with responsive behaviors or cognitive impairments
- Vulnerable Sector Check (with criminal background check)
- Fitness Statement
- Covid Vaccine (at minimum two doses)
- TB skin test within past 6 months
- Ability to work as a team and to follow direction
- Computer literacy and experience
- Current Basic Life support and first aid certification
- Able to multi task, organize and manage daily task with multiple residents
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Able to critically think in emergency situation
Number of openings 10
Job Features
Job Category | Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) |