Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Longfields …, Ottawa

Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC) or Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) Key Responsibilities - Work as a member of the inter‑skilled team as described by Extendicare's Professional Practice Model applying the person‑centered approach to care. - Complete and ensure resident’s clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required. - Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required. - Assist with scheduling of resident’s care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable. - Work closely with DOC/DHW to facilitate resident’s move in, move out and transfers. - Provide direct resident care, medication/treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures. - Process the orders and safely keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicare policies and procedures. - Facilitate and provide resident/family education. - Plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers. - Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure productive and timely delivery of services to residents. - Respond to and manage significant changes in resident’s condition and/or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid. - Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers. - Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and/or concern communicated to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments. - Follow and assist DOC/DHW in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department. - Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct. - Complete all other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State. - Experience working in a senior’s environment and with unregulated care providers preferred. - Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long‑term care an asset. - Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills. - Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge. - Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required. - Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications. - Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS). Time Type: Part time Compensation Details: $33.47 - $35.11 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pp654