Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Extendicare Halton Hills

Extendicare • Georgetown, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care. The RPN will work as a member of the interprofessional team, applying a person-centered approach to care. This role involves completing and ensuring resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans, and documentation are accurate and up-to-date, and communicating changes as required. The RPN will also implement and evaluate the effectiveness of care/service plans, assist with scheduling and participating in resident's care conferences, and work closely with the DOC/DHW to facilitate resident transitions. Direct resident care, medication/treatment administration, and documentation are key components, adhering to regulatory and Extendicare standards. The role also includes processing orders, safe-keeping of drugs and narcotics, and facilitating resident/family education. The RPN will coordinate nursing team assignments for efficient service delivery, respond to significant changes in resident condition or medical emergencies, and provide emergency first aid. Teaching, delegating to, and directing unregulated care providers is also a responsibility. The RPN will address resident/family concerns, follow and assist in coordinating infection prevention and control, health and safety, and quality/safety plans. Upholding the organization's values and philosophy, particularly regarding ethics, morality, and integrity, is essential. Other duties as assigned will also be part of the role.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a senior's environment and with unregulated care providers preferred
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset
• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the inter professional team as described by Extendicare's Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care
• Complete and ensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required
• Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required
• Assist with scheduling of resident's care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable
• Work closely with DOC/DHW to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers
• Provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures
• Process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicare policies and procedures
• Facilitate and provide resident/family education
• Plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers
• Coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents
• Respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid
• Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers
• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments
• Follow and assist the DOC/DHW in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control , Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package
• Competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings
• Comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed