Registered Practical Nurse - Casual

Mission:
Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.

Key Responsibilities   Work as a member of the inter‑professional 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 the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers
Provide direct resident care and 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 & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers
Coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient 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
Coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness / Executive Director
Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken and/or concern communicated to Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness / Executive Director and other departments
Follow and assist the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness 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
Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
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 other duties as assigned
Qualifications   Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with CNO
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
Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills
Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
Work in compliance with the health and safety standards
Time Type:
Part time

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