Registered Practical NURSE LTC; Community Programs Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Healthcare

Position: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE LTC (Community Programs)

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care and develops and modifies care plans for clients. Collaborates with client to promote client independence and self-determination in life skills and performance of ADLs.

Observes, monitors and evaluates condition of clients on a regular basis, using both InterRAI Community Health Assessment and other program specific assessment tools. Reports injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Attends to critical incidents involving clients.

Monitors clients functional/mental and emotional health status, and documents changes in health.

Assists clients to maintain independence with medication administration.

Informs residents/clients about medications and side effects.

Orients new clients and staff to the program.

Assist client as appropriate for transfer or departure, communicating with appropriate organization (hospital, clinic, family, etc.), and providing required documentation. Coordinates discharge planning with client and family.

Assists clients to schedule appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and healthcare providers, arranging for transportation and/or escort. Ensures results/hospital records are available to client.

Assists clients with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs.

Prepares and maintains documentation i.e. charts, records, and incident reports. Maintains personal care records for all clients as per policy and College of Nurses Standards, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Reports and documents outcomes of interventions as addressed on Care Plan in progress notes.

Instructs client and family in planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from client and family. Maintains personal care records.

Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves.

Obtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc.

Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information. Provides regular wellness programming and education for clients, utilizing community resources where available.

Refers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social services. Refers clients to appropriate community services and follows up on status of referrals.

Attends meetings with housing, contracted providers and community partners, and advocates on clients' behalf.

Orients and trains students. Provides work direction to PSWs.

Attends team meetings, case reviews and case conferences as required.

Participates in orientation, in-service, relevant committees and workgroups as required. Liaises with contracted agency supervisor to exchange information.

Communicates with appropriate personnel, including PSW, Supervisor Community Programs, doctor, family, nurses, and others within the clients circle of care.

Establishes and maintains good relationships with community partners such as housing provider, Care Services, community support agencies.

Supports and practices workplace health and safety in day-to-day work.

Responsible to organize and oversee the day-to-day operations of the program at the site.

Conducts activities related to the admission of new clients, including: screening and assessment of the applicant, preparing the documentation for presentation to the Admission Committee, notifying the applicant of decision, preparing the service plan, and meeting with the applicant to sign the Admission Agreement and provide orientation.

Conducts outreach and promotes the Supportive Housing program. Educates tenants and service providers on Supportive Housing services available on site.

Reconciles and monitors clients' medication compliance in collaboration with the client, pharmacy, doctor, and personal support workers.

Investigates clients' complaints in collaboration with Supervisor, Community Programs.

Responds to and follows up on high-risk incidents and reports incidents to Supervisor, Community Programs.

Key

Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Current registration and in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e. certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration).

Considerable community-based experience as a Registered Practical Nurse working with the elderly population, including conducting client assessments and providing health teaching to individuals and groups.

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