Registered Practical Nurse - Part-time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides for nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of a RPN. 
• Utilizes sound nursing practice principles, the RPN will ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s). 
• Fostering an atmosphere that is conducive to the provision of optimal care, and the effective functioning of the assigned Resident Home Area through collaboration with other team members, monitoring resident care, communicating with residents and family members, and providing guidance to Personal Support Workers/Unregulated team members assigned to the care unit. 
• Optimizing each resident’s potential to achieve or maintain maximum functional ability. 
• Provides care in accordance with organization policies and procedures, College of Nurses of Ontario and other legislation. 
• Participate in the home’s sustainable RAI MDS 2.0 model. Will complete the assigned RAI MDS 2.0 assessment process per resident (Coding, Raps and Care Planning) within the RAI MDS timelines. 
• Responsible for safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys in accordance with professional standards and organization policies.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration as Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. 
• Minimum one year experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long term care as an RPN preferred. 
• Successful annual completion of RAI MDS certification as per Ministry of Health requirements for AIS. 
• Sound nursing knowledge in geriatric care and nursing administration. 
• Knowledge of Long-Term Care legislation, Long Term Care Homes Act and Resident’s Bill of Rights. 
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities to lead unregulated healthcare workers and provide effective care. 
• Well organized and goal oriented to be able to manage the resident home area and assign duties.
• Proficiency with WORD, email, internet use and computerized documentation. 
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.

EDUCATION:

• Diploma in Practical Nursing 
• Current AIS Certification Post graduate studies in Geriatrics and Nursing Administration an asset.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.