Temporary Fulltime RPN - Timmins, ON, Canada - Corporation of the City of Timmins

Description

Under the direction of the Director of Care, and reporting to the Assistant Director of Care and working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the RPN enhances the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, and Long-Term Care Standards.

• Oversee the care being provided by the unregulated health care providers on the unit and provide guidance and support when required
• Assess and manage wounds deemed appropriate by the registered nurse
• Required to participate and support the City of Timmins Continuous Improvement Program in order to help foster a culture of operational excellent
• New or experienced RPN holding a current CNO license
• A commitment to working with seniors, effective communication skills, and ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team are required
• Demonstrated ability to assess residents and contribute to the implementation and review of resident care plans is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to monitor health conditions; and assess the need for further collaboration with a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to organize and direct unit functions and activities related to the provision of resident care is considered an asset
• Knowledge of the Long-Term Care Homes Act as well as general knowledge in Infection Control Practices are considered an asset
• Bilingualism is considered an asset
• Must be available to work all shifts
• Ability to adhere to all infection prevention and control protocols and screening requirements

The City of Timmins is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of how we conduct business.

As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.