Casual Registered Practical Nurse I - U

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Toronto, ON

10d•CA$34 - CA$38•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is accountable to their supervisor to provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by Personal Support Workers (PSW). Primary functions include assessment, planning and evaluation of resident care needs; delivery of skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; medication administration; and documentation. The RPN is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the Salvation Army Meighen Health Centre’s core values, ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence while responsible for planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services provided to the residents.

Requirements

Must possess current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurse of Ontario
Must possess a current and valid CPR certificate
RAI MDS knowledge
E-mar proficiency
Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel; safe internet use; and electronic health management systems e.g. Point Click Care
Current knowledge of issues and trends in nursing practice including best practices in quality of care
Knowledge of current quality improvement and risk management concepts and approaches with special emphasis on the prevention of falls and least restraint policies
Deal tactfully and courteously with residents, resident’s families, visitors and staff in a positive manner
Demonstrate a high level of integrity, sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to provide and follow direction and work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in rehabilitation or long-term nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care and within the scope of practice of an RPN
Utilizing sound nursing practice principles, the RPN will ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s)
Develops and sustains a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed needs
Responsible for safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys in accordance with professional standards and policies
Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing care delivered utilizing Point Click Care and RAI MDS coding
Demonstrates a professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of nursing care
Follows all corporate policies and procedures; contributes to the development of site specific nursing policies as indicated
Supports and documents on home’s programs in infection control, wound care, falls prevention, restraints minimization and responsive behaviours
Seeks direction from the RN when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice. Leadership tasks will be assigned by RN as needed
Promotes positive work environment and team work by following the Meighen Health Centre’s policies and procedures
Prioritizes residents’ needs
Supervises the tasks and performance of the PSWs on the unit
Resolves day to day assignment and routine issues and mediates conflicts
Ensures appropriate utilization of all supplies and equipment
Identifies issues to ensure an adequate inventory of nursing supplies at all times
Addresses unit supply issues promptly
Ensures the supply, control and safe keeping of drugs and narcotics, ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.
Participates in active learning, and performance management process in accordance with The Salvation Army Meighen Health Centre’s standards for all employees within the nursing department
Identifies nursing department learning needs and communicates to leadership within the home
Models positive working relationships with the management, and co-workers
Actively participates in the annual educational program for the nursing department
Demonstrates relevant understanding of and compliance with legislative knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Act, collective agreement and MOHLTC Act as it applies to the nursing direct care staff.
Demonstrates understanding of, and compliance with, workers’ responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, WSIB policy and Meighen Health Centre’s Health and Safety plans, policies and procedures
Attends Health and Safety in-services and taking action to address unsafe conditions and/or procedures, to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
Advises supervisor or designate immediately of all staff incidents that may result in an Occupational Accident Claim, any concerns with the physical, incidents or injuries and completes required reports
Follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents
Wears personal protective equipment as required
Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles
Maintains a sound working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities during all emergency situations when working in different shifts.
Promotes a positive working environment with the service providers working with MHC
Establishes and maintains positive communication between the MHC and the community.
Contributes to positive customer service with residents and families in day to day work
Conducts ongoing communication with families to inform them of changes in resident health status
Responds tactfully and courteously to residents, resident’s family, visitors and staff in a positive manner
Facilitates multidisciplinary communication in complex care issues to foster positive resident outcomes
Establishes and sustains care in a manner that is resident centred and fosters evidence based best practice.
Participates in all aspects of the Quality and Risk management program as it pertains to nursing
Participates to ensure the collection of clinical indicators within time line on a monthly basis as assigned
Contributes to the development of recommendations for corrective action
Participates in maintaining personal accountability for completion of monthly audits as assigned
Follows established job routines for all personal support workers on a daily basis
Effectively participates in conferences with the interdisciplinary team providing care to the residents
Ensures that care provided is documented as required in a timely manner
Contributes to good working relationships with relevant persons within the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC)
Knows and interprets MOHLTC legislation, regulation and process
Maintains effective liaison with consultants and physicians
Ensures that systems and processes are in place to achieve and sustain compliance
Understands all components of related legislation for staff, residents and families.