Registered Practical Nurse - St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre

Registered Practical Nurse - St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre

Job Title
:
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Job Type:Casual

Employee Group: SEIU

Department
:
Nursing

Reports To: Director, Long Term Care

Rate of Pay: $35.32 - 35.94 per hour

This Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for providing day-to-day support to the multidisciplinary team by assisting with providing care to the residents. The RPN is required to perform their duties in a manner that is consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & SUCCESS CRITERIA:

Performs all duties in accordance with legislation, the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Nurses Guidelines for Professional Behaviour, the Mission Statement, and policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre, Brantford.

• Document treatment protocols and medications administered, unusual incidents, near misses, advice given to client or caregiver and any other pertinent information on client char
• Assist in maintaining a safe physical and psycho-social environment.
• Assist with the implementation and organization of client Instrumental Activities of Daily living;
  Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Comply with St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre's Privacy and Confidentiality policy based on PHIPA principles.
• “Trouble shoot” for staff, participants, families, and physicians.
• Promote and support ongoing staff professional development.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, established standards outlined in the “Standards of Nursing Practice” from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Provide support and assistance during staff absences.
• Administer medications as prescribed by participant’s physician and requested by participant’s family and maintain an accurate record in MAR.
• Assess participant’s ability to ambulate and perform lifts and transfers, assist participant with ambulation as necessary.
• Provide appropriate interventions with participants exhibiting responsive behaviours, communicate and document outcomes.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and provide direction to other team members.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & SUCCESS CRITERIA:

Performs all duties in accordance with legislation, the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Nurses Guidelines for Professional Behaviour, the Mission Statement, and policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre, Brantford.

• Document treatment protocols and medications administered, unusual incidents, near misses, advice given to client or caregiver and any other pertinent information on client char
• Assist in maintaining a safe physical and psycho-social environment.
• Assist with the implementation and organization of client Instrumental Activities of Daily living;
  Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Comply with St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre's Privacy and Confidentiality policy based on PHIPA principles.
• “Trouble shoot” for staff, participants, families, and physicians.
• Promote and support ongoing staff professional development.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, established standards outlined in the “Standards of Nursing Practice” from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Provide support and assistance during staff absences.
• Administer medications as prescribed by participant’s physician and requested by participant’s family and maintain an accurate record in MAR.
• Assess participant’s ability to ambulate and perform lifts and transfers, assist participant with ambulation as necessary.
• Provide appropriate interventions with participants exhibiting responsive behaviours, communicate and document outcomes.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and…