Part Time Interim Registered Practical Nurse

Part Time Interim Registered Practical Nurse (0.4 FTE) at Rainy River Health Centre.

Department:
Nursing. Status:
Part‑time Interim. Salary: $37.66/hr to $39.01/hr
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Reports to:

Nursing Supervisor, Emo & Rainy River Health Centres. Position available immediately.

• Current Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse;
• Current CPR;
• Demonstration of strong nursing practice, skill and judgement;
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills including distinguished verbal communication abilities;
• Demonstrated critical thinking, leadership and mentoring skills;
• Exhibits the ability and competence to work with all computer systems and applications;
• Exercises behaviours consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Code of Conduct;
• Willing to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights and weekends;
• Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values:
  Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth;
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel, and management;
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload;
• Dependable with a verifiable acceptable attendance record;
• Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis.

• Provide and coordinate nursing care to assigned clients, patients, and residents consistent with current Standards of Professional Practice with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Accept shift rotation and assignments on other nursing units in accordance with staffing needs.
• Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Familiar and in compliance with occupational health & safety workers’ rights and responsibilities.
• Such other duties as may be delegated by the manager or supervisor.

• Delivers direct/indirect patient care according to the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and in compliance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Department of Nursing.
  • Assessment:
    Admits clients/patients, obtains a history and initial and ongoing assessment of the nursing needs of assigned clients/patients.
  • Planning:
    Develops a plan of care which assigns priorities and prescribes nursing actions to achieve the desired outcomes for an individual and/or group of patients.
  • Implementation:
    Co‑ordinates and executes the physician’s orders according to the medical plan of care; coordinates the activities of other health team members; performs nursing actions required for implementation of client/patient Care Plans; implements a teaching plan based on the client’s/patient’s and families’ identified needs; provides support to client/patient and family in understanding and coping with client/patient illness; provides care in the designated area at a skill level which demonstrates the required knowledge and expertise;
    
    communicates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals when indicated; completes, systematically, the assigned duties conserving time, energy and supplies; assists clients/patients to achieve or maintain optimal independence; provides for the safety and well‑being of the individual client/patient, including the environment.
  • Evaluation:
    Continuously evaluates the outcomes of the nursing care of clients/patients and modifies nursing measures and approaches accordingly; evaluates with the client/patient the results of nursing actions to increase or maintain self‑care ability; revises with the client/patient, family, and relevant others the expected patient outcome, priority and nursing actions as required; maintains appropriate documentation and records of observations, nursing care administered and client’s/patient’s response;
    
    ensures continuity of client/patient care through effective reporting at change of shift.
• Provides safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical…