- Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies.
- Observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
- Assess residents, develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders.
- Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
- Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices,
as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
- Positive understanding of CNO nursing standards and be able to apply them in your nursing practice, current CPR – HCP.
- Experience in Geriatrics and working with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- Good attendance and punctuality Additional training considerations: Dementia Training Certification, Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate
- Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.
- Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.