Registered Practical Nurse (Casual)

POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

REPORTS TO: Director of Care

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable to the registered nurse for providing nursing care and clinical intervention and supervision of unregistered staff to meet the unique, special and holistic needs of the residents using knowledge, skill, decision-making and communication techniques.
• Practices within pre-set policies and procedures in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• Participation in the development and strives to achieve nursing goals and objectives for the Unit.
• Supports the budget for the Unit and works within its parameters.
• Participates in planning for the nursing and the Units by committee involvement.
• Participates in the Unit programs (e.g.) Occupational Health and Safety Program, Quality Management Program, and Fire Safety.
• Assumes responsibility for medication administration, narcotic control, application of treatments and dressings, transcription of Physician orders, reordering of medications, and other skills.
• RAI MDS documentation

Reporting Directly to the Registered Practical Nurse: Personal Support Worker

Work in collegial cooperation with: Charge Nurse, Director of Care, Infection Control Manager, Quality Management Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certification of competence of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Medication Certificate which meets the College of Nurses Standards of Practice
• One year experience in a Long Term Care Home with knowledge and interest in gerontology.
• Members R.N.A.O./Gerontological Nursing Association preferred.
• CPR certification
• Multilingual ability an asset.

In Ontario, Wellington House, accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontarian Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $25.06-$27.82 per hour

Benefits: Employee assistance program

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate: Prescott, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification: RPN certificate (required)

Work Location: In person