25 Sep
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Extendicare
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Halton Hills
25 Sep
Extendicare
Halton Hills
Job DescriptionMission: Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.Key ResponsibilitiesTo work as a member of the inter professional team as described by Extendicare's Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care; To complete andensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required; To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required; To assist with scheduling of resident's care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable; To work closelywith DOC/DHW to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers; To provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures; To process the orders and secure drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicare policies and procedures; To facilitate and provide resident/family education; To plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers; To coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents; To respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and/or medical emergencies; provide emergency firstaid; To teach, delegate to,
and direct unregulated care providers; To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and/or concern communicated to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments; To follow and assist the DOC/DHW in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department; To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct; To complete allother duties as assigned.QualificationsCurrent registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State; Experience working in a senior's environment and with unregulated care providers preferred; Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset; Must possess solid written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills; Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge; Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required; Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications; Current (within6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).BenefitsContinuous mentorship, support for life‐long learning and growth opportunities; Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization; A rewarding andmeaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work; Employee FamilyAssistance Program; Robust benefitspackage.CompensationWe provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package.Employment TypePart time
📌 Registered Practical Nurse (Rpn) - Casual - Extendicare Halton Hills
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Halton Hills