Registered Practical Nurse - CAS Pool
CityofOttawa•Ottawa, ON
•CA$34 - CA$40•Onsite
About The Position
Resident Care is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of long term care home nursing and personal care activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, you provide nursing and personal care to residents, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.
Requirements
- Completion of 2 year community college Registered Practical Nurse diploma
- Minimum of 6 months of related experience, preferably in a geriatric-gerontology or long-term care setting
- Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) current with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations such as: Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Professional Misconduct and Controlled Act, professional standards, Code of Ethics, practice expectations
- Infection control guidelines
- Medication administration standards
- Nursing documentation standards
- Principles of verbal and non-verbal communication
- Transfer and positioning techniques for persons requiring long term care
- General knowledge of computer software applications including word processing and mail applications (e.g.: Word, Outlook)
- Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
- Function as an effective team member
- Provide quality care using the knowledge, skills, judgement and attitudes needed to practice safely
- Demonstrates respect for resident choice, privacy and confidentiality
- Meets the physical demands of the job
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a geriatric-gerontology or long-term care setting
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing and personal care to residents.
- Administer medications and perform nursing care procedures safely.
- Identify and report changes in resident condition or needs through observation of physical and mental condition/behaviour.
- Coordinate care activities of Unregulated Health Care Providers (Health Care Aides) in an effective manner that promotes quality resident care.
- Organize and prioritize workload.
- Maintain confidentiality and its application to resident records.
- Manage time effectively.
Benefits
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
