REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, Kitchener

Home:

Forest Heights

Location:

Kitchener, Ontario

Hourly Wage:

$34.04

Position:

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Schedule:

Part Time Vacancy - Nights 11:00pm-7:00am

Reports to:

Director of Care

Role The RPN plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents by supporting the LTC Home in the administration of medications, treatments, and assessments. This position actively participates in all multidisciplinary meetings to ensure excellence in resident care and uphold the quality of nursing practice in accordance with:

College of Nurses of Ontario Standards

Long-Term Care Standards

Southbridge Care Homes Standards

Key Responsibilities

Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.

Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, note changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders.

Organise and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interpret and implement established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in‑service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.

Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.

Current First Aid and BLS Certificate.

Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.

Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.

Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Additional Requirements

A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.

Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.

Southbridge welcomes applicants with disability related needs and those needing accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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