Registered Practical Nurse - Tall Pines LTC

Regional Municipality of Peel•Brampton, ON

2d•CA$37 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

The Long-Term Care and Senior Services Divisions require staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

Requirements

Current certificate of competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
If graduation was prior to 1985 must have successfully completed an approved medication administration course for the R.P.N.
Must have effective oral and written communication skills and a good understanding of customer service concepts
Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, visitors, volunteers and medical professionals
Proficiency in basic computer skills is a requirement
Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire - Costs for these tests are the candidates responsibility: Vulnerable Sector Police Check, TB Skin Testing

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care is preferred

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Standards of Practice, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Standards, Regional Values, policies and procedures, and best practice guidelines
Provides leadership to the Personal Care Attendants on his/her team
Assesses residents and develops, implements and evaluates care plans of less complex residents
Consults with the Registered Nurse on the management of residents with complex care needs
Respects and promotes customer service to ensure the comfort, safety and dignity of all residents
Administers and records medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Responsible for the safekeeping of drugs and narcotic keys
Observes, assesses, evaluates, records, and reports pertinent information regarding the resident’s condition to physician, DOC and/or Designate
Completes residents’ incident reports, identifies, analyzes and implements corrective actions in consultation with the Registered Nurse
Provides supervision and assistance in the dining room to ensure that all residents receive the appropriate diet and experience a quality dining service
Provides personal care as assigned and advocates on behalf of the residents
Responsible for ensuring prompt response to call bells and alarm systems
Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
Attends in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Director of Care and/or Designate
Assists in the orientation of new nursing staff as directed
Participates in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services