Full Time Registered Practical Nurse - Northbrook, Canada - EXTENDICARE

Description

Job Description

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Pine Meadow Nursing Home

Full-Time bi-weekly hours.

Benefits Including, EHC, RRSP (Pension starting Feb Dental, Life, Vision, WI and Paid Vacation.

Candidates are invited to apply for the above Full-Time position to work at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, a 64-bed not-for-profit long-term care home that is Community owned by Land O' Lakes Community Services and Managed by Extendicare, located in the Land O' Lakes region in Northbrook, Ontario.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ensure resident care is provide 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, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; process and implement physician orders.

· Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 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.

· 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 the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.

· Vulnerable sector CPIC, 2 step manteaux within the past 6 months.