RPN - Registered Practical Nurse

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse

Pay Rate: $31.50 / hr

Shift: Casual/On-call Days, Afternoon, Occasional Nights

Location: Glenburnie, Ontario

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse provides quality nursing care. The Registered Practical Nurse will carry out the duties in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values, and work to further its priorities.

Job Description:

• Provides nursing care according to the Gentlecare™ philosophy
• Resident care
• Documents and communicates resident progress, plans of care, assessments, interventions, and health history
• Provides nursing care to residents, assisting with general health care including cleanliness, grooming, rest, nourishment, elimination, and diversional therapy
• Administers medications, treatments, and nursing care within scope
• Assists with the assessment of the residents' needs and the creation, execution, and evaluation of their plan of care
• Assists with rehabilitation and preventative care to residents in accordance with the plan of care (e.g., encourages independence, assisting with walking, active and passive exercises, etc.)
• Provides health education to residents within scope of practice
• Assists with provisions of social and recreational activities for residents
• Provides for the residents' emotional and physical comfort and safety
• Fosters teamwork and communication among the health care aides/personal support workers

Requirements:

• Current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
• Successful completion of the Medication Administration for RPNs course at a recognized community college after January 1985 (if graduated before 1985)
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen