Spep-RnRpn

QUALIFICATIONS:

Nursing Education:

Successful completion of a nursing education program designed to prepare you for the type of nursing (RN RPN) in Ontario.

Registered Nurse An approved Canadian university baccalaureate degree in nursing

Registered Practical Nurse An approved Ontario college diploma program in practical nursing

Key Responsibilities Under the supervision of a Licensed Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse:

To work as a member of the inter professional team as described by Extendicares Professional Practice Model applying the personcentered approach to care;

To complete and ensure residents clinical care assessments care/service plans and documentation are accurate up to date and changes communicated as required;

To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required;

To assist with scheduling of residents care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable;

To work closely with Director of Care to facilitate residents move in move out and transfers;

To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures;

To process the orders and safe keep and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements scope of practice and Extendicare policies and procedures;

To facilitate and provide resident/family education;

To plan coordinate manage & evaluate the residents care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker physicians nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;

To coordinate nursing teams resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;

To respond to and manage significant changes in residents condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;

To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to Director of Care/Executive Director and other departments;

To follow and assist the Director of Care 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;

To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares Code of Conduct;

Report to registered staff any risk issues identified immediately.

To complete all other duties as assigned.

Applicant must refrain from using the protected title or RN or RPN during the placement.

Required Education Credentials and Experience:

The SPEP program provides eligible Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) with the opportunity to obtain a supervised practice experience in LTCHs that can be used to meet CNOs evidence of practice and language proficiency requirements.

Nursing Education Must demonstrate the successful completion of a nursing education program designed to prepare you for the type of nursing (RN RPN or NP) that you want to practise in Ontario.

Registration Examination Must successfully complete the registration examination approved by the College for the type of nursing you want to practise.

Jurisprudence Examination Must successfully complete either the RN/RPN Jurisprudence Examination or the NP Jurisprudence Examination.

Authorization to Work Must provide proof of your citizenship residency status or authorization to practise nursing in Ontario before you can register as a nurse in Ontario.

Past Offences and Findings Must truthfully state whether you have ever been found guilty of an offence refused registration had a finding related to the practice of nursing or another profession against you or are involved in certain proceedings.

Health and Conduct Must declare whether you suffer from any physical or mental condition or disorder that could affect your ability to practise nursing in a safe manner. The College must also be satisfied that you will practise with decency honesty and integrity and in accordance with the law.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.