Registered Practical Nurse

Eveneing and Night nurses needed.

Please note: Vehicle transportation needed. Manotick does not have bus service.

 Reports to: Director of Care

Job Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for providing nursing care and services to residents, within scope of practice, and in accordance with the Resident Care plan, Company policies and procedures, and legislative/regulatory requirements: Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintain resident records and required documentation in compliance with all Federal/ Provincial regulations and follows the standards as set out by the College of Nursing Provincial Governing body.

• Distribute medications as prescribed, and document accordingly. Monitors the safekeeping of drugs and narcotics.

• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and staff.

• Participate in orientation, in-service programs and on standing committees as assigned by the Director of Care.

• Liaising with family members when required and acting as a resource for questions, concerns regarding practices or related health care issues. Reports family concerns to the Director of Care and other staff.

• Responds to resident call bells and door alarms promptly.

• Participates in initial assessments, care plans, and ongoing updates to care plans.

• Reports unusual occurrences, safety hazards or illness or problems with residents to the Director of Care and other staff.

• Assumes duties as required in the absence of Director of Care.

• Attends staff meetings and in-service education as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Performance Requirements:

• Continuously follow the principles of “good customer service” and ensure that these values are demonstrated in day to day practices.

• Continuously adhere to the nursing practice standards as prescribed by the Provincial health regulatory College.

• Be continually aware of, and maintain, the highest standards of professionalism by following the Company dress code and/or wearing the Company uniform.

• Effectively interact effectively within the team, residents and families as well as external service providers.

• Demonstrate solid nursing and organizational skills.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Maintains a current registration as R.P.N with the Provincial health regulatory College.

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Previous experience with geriatric population preferred; knowledge of behavioral support programs, dementia care and rehabilitation an asset.

• Proven experience in leading unregulated care providers.

• Basic computer proficiency.

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Work in an environment where there are many distractions and attention is needed on numerous issues at a time.

• Ability to work a variety of shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Walking, stretching and standing on a variety of surfaces for at least 3 hrs per day.

• Lift alone, up to 50 pounds.

• Pushing, pulling wheeled equipment up to 50 pounds.

• Bending, stooping and climbing stairs on a regular basis.