RPN - Registered Practical Nurse

Now Hiring in: 
GORE BAY (Manitoulin Lodge)
HUNTSVIILLE (Muskoka Landing)
ORANGEVILLE (Avalon Retirement Lodge)
ORILLIA (Leacock Care Centre)
SOUTHAMPTON (Southampton Care Centre)
SUDBURY (Elizabeth Care Centre)

Position Summary:  Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing optimum care to promote the well being of each individual resident.

Nature And Scope:  Participates in the assessment, delivery and evaluation of nursing services to meet the individualized needs of the residents. Qualifications: Must possess a current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Must possess:

• Medication administration certificate approved for Ontario since 1985 and added nursing skills training
• Prior experience in Long Term Care (Gerontology)
• Computer literate
• Must demonstrate good communication skills
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education

Hours Of Work: Available 7 days per week, Flexible hours

Main Duties And Responsibilities:

• Performs nursing skills in accordance to the standards of nursing practice as outlined by the College of Nurses  
• Assists the Registered Nurse in contacting and facilitating medical services, other professional services, support services and external agencies ensuring continuity with community linkages
• Ensure nursing staff perform assigned tasks and duties and reports observations to the Registered Nurse
• Performs delegated tasks safely and effectively
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences for assessing, planning and evaluating resident care needs
• Works cooperatively with students and volunteers to enhance resident care and foster community linkage
• Participates as required in the formulation and review of policies and procedures, goals and objectives
• Provides care to residents following an established plan of care
• Observes and reports resident health findings to the registered staff
• Completes resident records accurately to reflect the resident care provided complying with legislative and Home requirements
• Participates in the orientation process for residents, students, volunteers and nursing personnel
• Participates as required on various Home and departmental committees
• Works cooperatively with peers and supervisors using the CQI/Risk
• Management process to evaluate and ensure follow-up
• Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently
• Shares responsibility for the care of the environment and equipment of the Home; and the personal belongings of the residents
• Promotes wellness as a concept of living
• Protects own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety
• Follows all roles and responsibilities for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must actively participate in ongoing educational opportunities and transmit information to the rest of the nursing staff