Registered Practical Nurse PPT - CCPN

Registered Practical Nurse PPT - $25,000 CCPN Incentive!

Job Category: Mapleview Lodge

Requisition Number: REGIS
001234

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• Part-Time
• On-site

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THE UNITED COUNTIES OF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE

Maple View Lodge

Invites applications for the position of:

Registered Practical Nurse

Status: Permanent Part-Time

2024 Salary: $29.46 to $33.14/per hour

Location: Athens, Ontario

Bargaining Unit: OPSEU Local 494

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs duties that provide optimum individualized resident care under the direction of the Registered Nurse in accordance with Standards of Nursing Practice, College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Homes Act and all other applicable legislation. This position acts as liaison (team leader) between the RN and the Care Team monitoring resident care based on policies and procedures, professional and regulatory standards, safety guidelines and best practice.

The RPN practices independently in situations where the outcome is predictable and there is a low risk for negative outcomes. The RPN consults with the Registered Nurse (RN) in all other situations, collaborating to meet care needs of more complex residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Certification & Licenses

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a member in good standing (to be verified at time of hire and then submitted annually)
• Certificate in Administration of Medications (if not included in the RPN course)
• Maintains competency in performing CPR according to standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) Training is considered an asset
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) at the intermediate level.

Experience

• Experience in Long Term Care is considered an asset
• Experience with carrying out nursing interventions within scope of practice and takes responsibility for the consequences of decisions and actions taken.
• Experience with carrying out nursing interventions within scope of practice and takes responsibility for the consequences of decisions and actions taken.
• Experience with implementation and sustainability of the Registered Nurses Association (RNAO) Best Practice Guidelines (BPG’s) and other Quality Initiatives directly related to improved resident outcomes is considered an asset.
• Competence at the current level of knowledge for their practice through reflective practice, ongoing learning, and professional development
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) at the intermediate level.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience working in interdisciplinary teams, as well as familiarity with Long Term Care assessment and care planning processes.
• Understands relevant legislation and programs within Long Term Care
• Best Practice Champion and/or experience in quality initiatives is considered an asset

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to respect the confidentiality of information and exercise tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and advice to others on a regular basis.
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to interface with internal and external clients and consumers in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented and able to prioritize multiple complex tasks and activities meeting conflicting priorities and timelines.
• Able to fulfil all physical demands of the position.

General Nursing (approximately 80 %)

• Responsible for safe, accurate administration of medication and treatments provided to residents while maintaining complete and accurate applicable documentation.
• Assists with regular assessments of resident needs through development, update and evaluation of resident care plans (including short and long-term goals).
• Assists in maintaining an environment to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of the residents.
• As team leader, functions as liaison between all members of the Care Team and the Registered Nurse, while promoting and encouraging all team members to respect the individuality of each resident and their independence.
• Applies current knowledge regarding…