Registered Practical Nurse

Job summary

The Registered Practical Nurse provides direct nursing and personal care to residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring resident health, and collaborating with the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.

Job details

THE ROLE As a member of the peopleCare nursing team, this position works under the direction of the Registered Nurse and reports to the Director of Care while providing nursing and personal care to residents. In performing these duties, the individual may assume the duties of charge nurse in an assigned unit. The position complies with all legislative standards, company policies/procedures and rules/regulations in a professional manner. Reports to: Director of Care/Director of Nursing RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide support to residents with their daily routines, including bathing, dressing, undressing, and assisting with meals, ensuring they receive the necessary care and dignity during these activities. * Thoroughly review reports to stay informed about any changes or important information regarding residents' health and care needs. * Follow and implement physician orders accurately, administering medications and treatments within the scope of practice set by the College of Nurses, ensuring compliance with established medical protocols. * Regularly observe and monitor the physical and mental conditions of residents, promptly reporting any notable changes or concerns to the Registered Nurse to facilitate timely interventions. * Ensure the safety of residents by adhering to required nursing care techniques and maintaining accurate records in compliance with established documentation standards and legislative requirements. * Actively participate in the development, modification, and evaluation of residents' individualized care plans, contributing insights and observations that enhance the effectiveness of their care. * Foster a cooperative working relationship with other healthcare team members, actively collaborating and communicating to provide high-quality care, and assisting in training non-registered nursing staff as directed by the Registered Nurse. * Engage in the quality assurance process by participating in relevant meetings and activities, contributing to the evaluation and improvement of care standards and practices within the unit. * Adhere to health and safety guidelines and practices, promptly reporting any actual or potential hazards to supervisors, and ensure a clean and orderly work environment for the safety of residents and staff. * Commit to ongoing professional development by attending all mandatory education sessions, engaging in reflective practice, and pursuing additional learning opportunities to maintain and enhance competency in nursing practices. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing * Experience in Long-Term Care considered an asset * Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers * Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills

What you’ll do

The Registered Practical Nurse provides direct nursing and personal care to residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring resident health, and collaborating with the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing. Experience working with seniors and in long-term care settings is preferred.

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing care
• Medication administration
• Care planning
• Critical thinking
• Care coordination
• Time management
• Customer focus
• Documentation
• Patient monitoring
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Health and safety
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Care Coordination
• Professionalism
• Care Standards Act 2000
• Customer Service
• Software Documentation
• Computerized Physician Order Entry
• Critical Thinking
• Long-Term Care
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Care
• Nursing Practices
• Personal Care
• Quality Assurance
• Reflective Practice
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

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