Registered Practical Nurse; RPN

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable to the Registered Nurse for the provision of professional care to residents in accordance with the Compendium of Standards of Practice for Nurses in Ontario, and the direction, organization and supervision of the daily work routines of the PSW’s in accordance with the standards and criteria as outlined in the Ministry of Long Term Care, and the policies and procedures of Albright Manor.

Within the established policies and procedures of Albright Manor, and the Standards of Practice as set forth by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the Standards and Criteria as set forth by the Ministry of Long Term Care, the Registered Practical Nurse will:

• Provide professional leadership to those staff reporting to him/her within the assigned unit. This will include decision making and problem solving as appropriate; direction, delegation and assignment of duties/work routines, always putting residents first; staff orientation/training; participation in staff performance evaluations;
• Establish and maintain collegial relationships to promote team cohesiveness and ensure positive outcomes for residents/family, always ensuring that resident’s safety and well bei ng come first
• Adhere to, direct, and supervise the staff in accordance with the established policies, procedures, and standards, covering infection control, health and safety; and internal/external emergencies;
• Comple Te all pertinent resident charti ng documentation, using the electronic records documentation system;
• Complete all pertinent resident charting documentation related to RAIMDS, as assigned by the RAI Co-ordinator and required by the Ministry of Long Term Care;
• Maintain confidentiality relating to any resident information obtained, at all times, and enforce the importance and practice of confidentiality and security of resident information with the staff;
• Provide direct care and daily monitoring of all residents experiencing acute episodes of biopsychosocial conditions, that is beyond the scope of practices of the PSW and document on the resident chart regarding the same;
• Consult with the Registered Nurse/Physician in all cases of uncertainty with respect to health status/condition of residents, and implement remedial health measures as may be delegated by the RN or Physician and/or make the necessary arrangements for transfer to hospital at the request of the RN or Physician;
• Report any and all changes in health status to the RN regarding those residents who are under active care of the RN;
• Document on the resident’s chart regarding all nursing observations and care;
• Ensure the safe and effective administration of medications to the residents always with the resident’s consent. This will include:
• Administration of all medications and related documentation with the exception of medications administered by means of intra muscular injection or intravenously; receive, transcribe all doctor’s orders and review same with RN before faxing to medical pharmacies;
• Order, receive, check, and store for safekeeping all medications and narcotics;
• Accurately prepare and maintain each resident’s medication administration record and treatment administration record; immediate reporting of medication errors to the RN;
• Be responsible for the immediate day to day needs of every new resident admitted upon consultation and direction as provided by the Registered Nurse. This will include:
• An initial review of the resident’s chart;
• Provision of direction to the Personal Support Workers concerning the resident’s immediate and short term care plans including any family issues to ensure…