Registered Practical Nurse

Sherwood Park Manor•Brockville, ON

5d•CA$33 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

Sherwood Park Manor Long Term Care Home is a full-service non-profit Nursing Home licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Manor, as it is commonly referred to, has a rich and interesting history and maintains a high profile in our local community. Our Vision is: “A choice to celebrate living”. Our Values are: Choice, Collaboration, Compassion, Professionalism, Respect and Safety. Reporting directly to the Director of Care/Associate Director of Care, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) assumes responsibility as a team leader for an assigned unit, under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Primary duties include the safe provision of medications and treatments to residents.

Requirements

Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to supervise and oversee Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in a Team Lead role.
Maintain professional collaborative relationships with other multidisciplinary team members AND therapeutic nurse-client relationship with the resident and their family.
Demonstrate sound leadership skills in problem solving and decision-making.
Demonstrate effective, professional oral and written communication.
The ability to manage emergency situations effectively and efficiently.
Have the capacity to deal with distractions and multiple demands on one’s time.
The maturity to assume accountability for one’s own actions.
Must have an up to date 2 –step TB test.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Long Term Care desirable.
Experience using PointClickCare an asset.
Act as an effective mentor to new RPN and PSW staff and provide ongoing encouragement and support as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing skills in compliance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice
Take responsibility for the management of the nursing unit on a tour of duty under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Assist with implementation of prescribed medical regime as per the resident’s POC.
Take responsibility for activities delegated by the Registered Nurse.
Continuously observe and update the assessment of the resident by using critical nursing assessment skills and all available resources.
Contribute to the development, modification and implementation of the resident’s Plan of Care.
Utilize all available resources to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care given and revise the POC in consultation with the registered nurse.
Maintain records for each resident in compliance with policies of Sherwood Park Manor, documentation standards, and current legislation.
Provide effective support and supervision for non-registered staff and students
Perform additional related duties as required