Nurse, Registered Practical; RPN), Terraces Memory Care

Position: Nurse, Registered Practical (RPN), Terraces Memory Care
Job Summary
The Possibilities by Baycrest is Baycrest’s unique evidence-based memory care model. The successful candidate will support the Possibilities by Baycrest model through embodying the philosophy of care and principles, while bringing the key commitments under the model to life. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse will execute individualized care plans and Possibilities Plans for the residents living in the new Terraces Memory Residence.

The RPN works with each resident and family to achieve personal, psychological, physical and recreational goals within the Possibilities by Baycrest framework.

The ideal candidate will be well rounded with residential, geriatric, customer service and clinical care experiences working with older adults with dementia and responsive behaviours.

Key Responsibilities

Community development and education, and individual counselling

Provides emergency and urgent care to clients as needed

Cares for minor episodic illness

Monitors and educates clients with stabilized chronic and long-term illness

Qualifications

Current registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario (‘CNO’) is required

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate, Level C - Automated External Device (AED) is required

Minimum two (2) years’ experience in gerontological nursing is required

Minimum five (5) years’ experience in both Primary Care Community Nursing and acute care is required

Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment of seniors with complex medical, cognitive and social needs

Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills

Exceptional client service skills

Basic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

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