Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Part Time, Extendicare Medex

Extendicare•Ottawa, ON

8d•CA$33 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

Candidates are invited to apply for part-time permanent and casual Registered Nurse positions to work at our Extendicare Medex facility, a 193-bed long-term care home, located in Ottawa, Ontario. Reporting to the Director of Care, the RN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare Standards.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
Strong assessment skills essential
Essential to have a working knowledge of MDS/RAI and effective use of such to plan individual care planning for the residents needs
Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with the elderly populations and their associated health and cognitive issues.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.
Understand the acts, regulations and standards surrounding Long Term Care
Working knowledge of behavioural approaches used to manage those residents with challenging behaviours in the long-term setting using the gentle care model or similar

Responsibilities

Ensure resident 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, and initiate remedial health and behavioural supportive measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders.
Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures and regulations.
Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor staff performance and refer concerns to the Director of Care.