Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.) (NOC32101) Kawartha Heights Retirement Living

Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.) (NOC32101)

Posted by Employer  Kawartha Heights Retirement Living 

Job details

• Location :2300 Denure Drive, Peter borough, ON,K9K 0G8

• Work location: On site

• Salary: this is a unionized position. Wage is paid as per the union agreement. The hourly rate for this position will be $24.00 to $25.21 hourly (To be negotiated) 60 to 80 hours per bi-weekly

• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

• Candidates must be available to work any assigned shift including Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend

• Starts as soon as possible

• Benefits: Other benefits

• 4 vacancies

Languages: English

Education:

·       Completion of a vocational, college, or other approved program OR apprenticeship training of two or more years OR supervisory occupation is required.

·       Education and/or experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset

Experience:

·       Completion of a minimum of two-year practical nursing diploma or equivalent, including the required supervised practicum period will substitute the experience requirement.  

·       Experience in Long-Term Care considered an asset

Credentials

·       Current Medication Administration Certificate, or equivalent

·       Current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing.

·       Registered with a regulatory body

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities and Tasks

·       Overseas and assists residents with daily routines and functions such as bathing, dressing, undressing and eat meals as required.

·       Review 24-72 hour report at beginning of shift

·       Follows and processes physician orders.

·       Administers medications and treatments within the limitations set by the College of Nurses.

·       Observes and monitors conditions of residents and reports changes in physical or mental conditions to the Registered Nurse.

·       Assures observance with required techniques in nursing care.

·       Participates in the development and modification of resident’s plan of care.

·       Assists in implementing/evaluating the effectiveness of the plans.

·       Monitors residents’ health and notes any changes in condition appropriately.

·       Assists in the maintenance of resident records, including documentation in compliance with established standards and legislative requirements.

·       Cooperates in the provision of life enrichment programs for the residents.

·       Participates in restorative care program.

·       Notifies the Registered Nurse of incidents or accidents and completes appropriate forms.

·       Assists in training and directing non-registered nursing staff in providing care to residents under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

·       Collaborates with other members of the health care team.

·       Maintains a cooperative relationship with other staff members.

·       Participates in meetings and committees.

·       Performs other related functions as directed by supervisor.

·       Assumes responsibility for the operation of the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse as required.

·       Participates in the quality assurance process and on-going activities

·       Participates in quality assurance meetings

·       Complies with the quality assurance model

·       Contributes to the performance assessment of non-registered nursing staff

·       Follows all health and safety and safe work practices and guidelines.

·       Identifies and corrects inappropriate work practices which may affect the health and safety of co-workers.

·       Displays an attitude that is focused on working safely and ensuring that the work environment is safe and healthy.

·       Uses safe work practices.

·       Reports any actual or potential hazard to the immediate supervisor.

·       Uses or wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required.

·       Be involved in infection prevention and control in the home including the utilization of Infection Control Surveillance Program on Point Click Care.

·       Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as needed.

·       Participates in fire safety activities and knows the facility fire and disaster plan.

·       Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

·       Does not use or operate any equipment in a way that would endanger any worker, resident or visitor.

·       Complies with WSIB company policies and procedures.

·       Reports any incident immediately to supervisor.

·       Cooperates with the Return to Work program as identified by WSIB legislation as required.

·       Complies with all computer confidentiality requirements.

·       Reports function inconsistencies immediately to supervisor.

·        Attends in-service education to maintain professional competency.

·        Attends all mandatory education as provided by the company.

·       Maintains up to date reflective practice requirements.

·       Pursues on-going learning.

·       Functions under direct supervision

·       Assists providing direction and leadership to subordinates

·       Acts on direction of physicians’ orders and prescribed standards

·       No signing authority

·       Access to highly confidential information

·       Access to Point Click Care

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check, Immunization records, Tuberculosis test, Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Initiative, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics

How to apply

By mail: 2300 Denure Drive ,Peterborough, ONK9K 0G8

By Email:

What you must include in your application: Cover letter