Job Description
The RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
To work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by Reveras
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 the Director of Health & Wellness 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 Revera 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 Revera 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 coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Health & Wellness;
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director and other departments;
To follow and assist the Director of Health & Wellness 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 complete all other duties as assigned.
Time Type
Full timeAt Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
Required Experience:
IC
For nearly 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced staff has been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care, retirement living, and management and consulting services. We are proud to be ... View more