Registered practical nurse - wl complex continuing care

Job summary

The Complex Care unit provides care through a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, physicians, dietitian, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. The philosophy of care is applied in a senior friendly care environment. As an integral member of the health care team, the Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of practice of a RPN to patients with chronic and progressive illness and disabilities. Qualifications • Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses as a Registered Practical Nurse • Current Basic Cardiac Life…

Job details

The Complex Care unit provides care through a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, physicians, dietitian, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. The philosophy of care is applied in a senior friendly care environment. As an integral member of the health care team, the Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of practice of a RPN to patients with chronic and progressive illness and disabilities. Qualifications • Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses as a Registered Practical Nurse • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification • Recent experience working with patient with chronic and progressive illness • RPN Added Nursing Skills course • Certificate in Medication Administration • Demonstrated ability to interact with patients, families and other members of the health care team in a professional, caring manner • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team • Demonstrated excellent in communication skills, interpersonal skill and problem solving • Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills •

Listed skills

• Health · Preferred
• caring · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred

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