Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Full-Time Day Shift (1 year temporary)

Position Overview

The Registered Practical Nurse reports to the Director of Care and is expected to coordinate and oversee all aspects of resident-focused delivery of care. Provide direct supervision, leadership and education to other members of the healthcare team. Acts as a resource advocate for residents, families, and staff. Promotes the values, goals, and philosophy of the Home.

Essential Duties

Development and modification of the care plans in response to residents’ change in status

Liaises with other health care personnel, agencies and families

Maintains good relationships with Medical/Support/Home, staff, residents, families and general public

Supervises all activities on his/her unit, takes charge as required

Monitors performance and completes performance evaluation for the PSW’s

Directs, assigns and evaluates the work of the PSW’s

May be in charge of Home as required. Utilizes leadership skills to identify problems and problem- solving on the unit

Monitors that care delivered is consistent with the resident Bill of Rights.

Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported.

Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.

Orders and ensures nursing supplies and equipment are properly and efficiently used

Actively listens to residents and family concerns, take appropriate actions to resolve the issue in accordance with policies of the Home

Conducts unit rounds at the beginning and end of shift.

Processes Physician orders and administers medications and treatments in compliance with the policies of Pharmacy provider, the Home and the Standard of the College of Nurses. Documents and reports all errors and omissions

Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care in compliance with the legislative requirements and the policies of the Home

Assesses changes in health status and reports changes to Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) or POA, and interdisciplinary team

Completes assessments (RAI-MDS and other assessments) develops and updates plan of care for each resident in collaboration with the resident and/or SDM and the interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrates understanding of the Ministry of Long-term Care mandatory reporting and critical incidents and follow steps outlined in the policies of the Home.

Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications

Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or a Registered Practical Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60

Basic CPR

Experience in long term care setting an asset

Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members

Well-developed written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired.

To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.

To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.

Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements

Two supervisory references required

COVID-1+ vaccination is a condition of employment

Work Environment

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with legislative requirements, which includes taking steps to prevent/minimize occupational injury and illness.

We are also committed to meeting the accessibility standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, including making accessibility an integral part of recruiting, hiring and supporting employees with disabilities.

Physical Demands

A physical demands analysis is required by an employer to determine whether an employee has the medical ability, critical strength, and mobility to safely work in a specific job. It provides the information to compare the abilities of an employee with what is required to safely perform the tasks of the position. Please refer to the Health and Safety Manual for position specific physical demands analysis.

Education

Preferred

College or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CPR

First Aid

Reg. Practical Nurse

Skills

Preferred

Person-centered approach

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Ability to Work From the Heart

Interpersonal Skills

Experience in LTC Setting

Knowledge of RAI/MDS-AIS Cert