Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse
Job Description
As a participating member of the multidisciplinary health care team you will assess the health needs of residents and provide quality, resident-centered care.
Responsibilities:
- Provides nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Standards of Practice, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Standards, Regional Values, policies and procedures, and best practice guidelines
- Provides leadership to the Personal Care Attendants on his/her team
- Assesses residents and develops, implements and evaluates care plans of less complex residents
- Consults with the Registered Nurse on the management of residents with complex care needs
- Respects and promotes customer service to ensure the comfort, safety and dignity of all residents
- Administers and records medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Responsible for the safekeeping of drugs and narcotic keys
- Observes, assesses, evaluates, records, and reports pertinent information regarding the resident’s condition to physician, DOC and/or Designate
- Completes residents’ incident reports, identifies, analyzes and implements corrective actions in consultation with the Registered Nurse
- Provides supervision and assistance in the dining room to ensure that all residents receive the appropriate diet and experience a quality dining service
- Provides personal care as assigned and advocates on behalf of the residents
- Responsible for ensuring prompt response to call bells and alarm systems
- Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
- Attends in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Director of Care and/or Designate
- Assists in the orientation of new nursing staff as directed
- Participates in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services
Qualifications:
- Current certificate of competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- If graduation was prior to 1985 must have successfully completed an approved medication administration course for the R.P.N.
- Experience in long-term care is preferred
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills and a good understanding of customer service concepts
- Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, visitors, volunteers and medical professionals
- Proficiency in basic computer skills is a requirement
- Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
Location: 525 Main St N, Brampton, ON, L6X 1N9
Hours of work: No gurantee of hours/ hours of work, Various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
Compensation: As per the Collective Agreement (CUPE)
Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire – Costs for these tests are the candidates responsibility
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- TB Skin Testing
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply online.
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