(T/26-122) Registered Practical Nurse - LTC - Temporary Full-TimeResponsible for providing care to clients as well as supervision and direction to staff including and not limited to PSWs, support services, etc. on a designated unit. The RPN supports the mission, vision and values of SJHCG, as well as working towards established goals and objectives. The RPN is also responsible for following all policies, processes and procedures of SJHCG.Key AccountabilitiesPerforms allduties in accordance with legislation, the Standards of Nursing Practice ofthe College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Nurses Guidelines forProfessional Behaviour, the Mission Statement, and policies and procedures ofSt. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph.The HelpingRoleCreating aclimate for and establishing a commitment to healingPreservingthe personhood of clientsEncounteringclients in a caring wayMaximizingthe individual’s participation and controlInterpretingtypes of pain and selecting appropriate strategies for pain management andcontrolProvidingcomfort and communication through touchGuidingindividuals through emotional and developmental changeThe Teaching-Coaching-Counselling FunctionProvidinginterpretation of the individual’s condition and giving rationale forproceduresAssistingclients and families in coping with changes in healthThe Diagnostic and Monitoring FunctionPerformingnursing assessment of clients with medical and psychiatric needs, referring/collaboratingwith the Registered Nurse in performing nursing assessment of older adultswith complex medical and psychiatric needsDetectingand documenting significant changes in a clients’ conditionAnticipatingdeterioration prior to explicit confirming diagnostic signs, and anticipatingchallenges and problem solving with othersUnderstandingthe particular demands of an illness and anticipating care needsAssessingthe individual’s potential for wellness and for responding to varioustreatment strategiesEffective Management of Rapidly Changing SituationsManagingextreme life-threatening emergencies before and after the arrival of theresuscitation teamIdentifyingand managing a client in crisisAdministering and Monitoring TherapeuticInterventions and RegimesPerformingand monitoring vascular access (VA) therapy (hypodermoclysis)Promotingsafety, comfort, hygiene, Promoting respiration / oxygenationMonitoringvital signs,



weight changeAdministeringmedicationsPromotingfluid balance, nutrition and digestion, elimination, posture, mobility andambulationPreventingand controlling infectionPromotingskin integrity, neurological status, balance between rest and activity, psychosocial/mental/emotionalfunctionObtaining,preparing, and preserving specimensAssistingwith diagnostic proceduresPlanning andimplementing nursing interventions, then evaluating the outcomes of nursinginterventions for older adults with medical and psychiatric needsSupportingclient/family access to health care and community resourcesEstablishingand implementing education plans with and for clients and familiesEstablishing and Maintaining Healthy InterpersonalRelationshipsDemonstratingenthusiasm for working with older adults and their familiesDevelopingand preserving therapeutic nurse/client relationships, developing andpreserving collaborative relationships among members of the interdisciplinaryteamDevelopingand preserving open communication between members of the health care team andthe client’s social support networkDevelopingand preserving ongoing collaborative relationships with community agenciesand personnelDevelopingand preserving team-oriented relationship with the Director/ Nurse Manager.Monitoring and Ensuring the Quality of Health CarePracticesContributingto the quality of working life of peers and colleaguesEnhancingthe quality of life of clientsMaintaininga safe and pleasing environmentLearningabout new concepts and approaches in the care of older adultsParticipatingin improving the care provided to older adults,P articipating in andapplication of Occupational Health & Safety principles e.G. WHMIStesting, Mask fit testingPromoting anenvironment and culture of Patient/ client safetyAttends andparticipates in appropriate safety training or education updates (ie. handhygiene,



emergency code reviews)Organizational and Work Role Competencies(Leadership/Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving/Professionalism)Problem-solvingand managing competing priorities within a rapidly changing environmentParticipatingin meeting the needs of a variety of learners, participating in researchactivitiesParticipatingin care management activities and managing clinical care processes. Thisincludes the development of client care plans and updates and completingclient quarterly reviewsProvidingsupportive direction and leadership for PSWs and clerks where appropriateCollaborates with the Nurse Practitioner/physicianin accordance with their respective roles.Qualifications & ExperienceRegistered Practical Nurse– Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standingMinimum one (1) yearexperience with clients in long-term care home setting preferred.Superb organizationalplanning, time management and multi-tasking skillsDemonstrated written andverbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal and leadershipskillsSt. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelphis an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, anddiversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health CentreGuelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, andwill work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario forDisabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicantrequire accommodation through the application process, please contact HumanResources at [email protected] for assistance. If the applicant requires aspecific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, theapplicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling theinterview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph(SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, orselect applicants for this position.Recruitment Process Integrity:To support fairness,confidentiality, and an equitable recruitment process, applicants are kindlyasked not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and not to record,transcribe, encrypt, or otherwise capture interviews at any stage of therecruitment process, unless explicitly authorized by the organization.We thank all applicants for theirinterest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 (T/26-122) Registered Practical Nurse – Ltc – Temporary Full-Time (Courtice)
🏢 Guelph General Hospital
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