Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Summit Place Retirement - Part Time

Extendicare•Owen Sound, ON

3d•CA$27 - CA$31•Onsite

About The Position

The RPN/LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

Requirements

Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices
Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanour
Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions
Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills

Nice To Haves

Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred
Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired

Responsibilities

Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care
Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans. Monitor health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders