RPN

Extendicare•Oshawa, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

General Responsibilities 1) Ensure 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 / patients. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care 2) Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans. Monitor health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders

Requirements

Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province
Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices
Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanour
Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions
Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills
Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

Nice To Haves

Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure 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 / patients.
Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care
Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans.
Monitor health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders