Registered Practical Nurse, Hospice

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$29 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the functions of Registered Practical Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses, and provides high quality nursing service that reflects the organization's resident centred approach, vision and policies. As a hospice Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for day to day supervision of unregistered staff in the hospice and coordination of patient care with interdisciplinary team members as well as communications with families. The focus of the care is on supporting the patient through the process of approaching death in accordance with the organization's resident centred approach, relevant government standards, residents' rights and the organizations mission, vision and philosophy.

Requirements

Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Palliative Nursing certificate
Current CPR Certificate
Good leadership skills
Computer literacy
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen
Ability to converse in Chinese an asset

Nice To Haves

Experience in palliative nursing an asset

Responsibilities

Performs the functions of a Registered Practical Nurse according to the Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses of Ontario
Consults the Team Lead, as appropriate, about changes in residents' condition, any occurrence of adverse events, or as necessary
Effectively implements the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation
Monitors, implements and adheres to legislations, standards, policies and procedures of the LTC home
Maintains regular and effective communication with family members for timely updates and support
Maintains close working relationship with attending physicians, laboratories, agencies and hospitals and related disciplines to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services to residents
Initiates contact with appropriate team members as required by the resident's condition to improve the functioning of the resident
Plans and directs the work of Personal Support Workers assigned to the unit
Assists in new staff orientation and in-service education
Provides ongoing feedback/coaching to Personal Support Workers in the unit, and monitors performance and compliance to policies and standards. Provides timely report of performance issues, incidents and problems to the Assistant/Director of Resident Care
Provides input in the performance evaluation of Personal Support Workers as required
Ensures adequate nursing supplies and equipment on the unit and places orders as necessary
Ensures efficient and responsible use of such supplies
Keeps up-to-date record and control of medication. Properly dispose of discontinued or expired medications
Implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc. and performs audits as assigned
Provides timely and professional intervention to resident care issue
Monitors the safety and security of the facility and assumes the duty of fire marshall in case of fire or disaster
Participates in nursing-related committees as appropriate
Coordinates and chairs interdisciplinary care conference for residents
Provides updates on resident's conditions during doctors' rounds
Performs the role of Unit Nurse of the floor during the shift
Supervises activities of students, as assigned, in accordance with the College of Nursing of Ontario's Accountability Standards for Nurses Working with Students
Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team, as assigned
Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned