Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJob Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailNot Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
eporting to the Director of Care (DOC) or Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned patient-oriented goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
To work as a member of the inter professional team as described by Extendicares Professional Practice Model applying the person centered 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 DOC/DHW 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 drugs 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 teach delegate to and direct unregulated care providers;
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments;
To 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;
To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares Code of Conduct;
To complete all other duties as assigned.
Time Type:
Part timeWhen you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career withExtendicare!
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.
Part-Time