Registered Practical Nurse Regular Full-Time AgeCare Ballycliffe
- Ajax, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Us
At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
The Opportunity:
The Registered Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice.
The Registered Practical Nurse provides direction to the Personal Support Workers as defined by the College of Nurses Standard of Practice Working with Unregulated Health Care Workers.
What Is In It For You:
At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
The Opportunity:
The Registered Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice.
The Registered Practical Nurse provides direction to the Personal Support Workers as defined by the College of Nurses Standard of Practice Working with Unregulated Health Care Workers.
What Is In It For You:
- In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, implements AgeCare policies and procedures on the unit. Provides input into the revision of procedures within the residence and the unit.
- Liaises with physicians and other members of the health care team including external health care partners. In the absence of the Registered Nurse, immediately notifies the physician of any significant changes in resident status.
- Works with other members of the health care team to ensure residents’ care needs are met.
- Provides direction to Personal Support Workers on the care team.
- Participates in shift report with members of the health care team, ensuring that all team members are informed of changes in resident status.
- A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, nursing, and personnel administration.
- Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Regulations, the appropriate sections of the Health Disciplines Act, Occupation Health and Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Controlled Substances Act (Canada) Health Promotion and Protection Act,
- Personal Health Protection Act, Coroners Act, College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statues which influence the operation of the Nursing Home and more specifically the nursing department.
- A current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario and a member in good standing.
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Responsibilities
The Registered Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care to residents and directs Personal Support Workers. They collaborate with the health care team to ensure residents' care needs are met and report significant changes in resident status.
Requirements
Candidates should have a strong background in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing and knowledge of relevant health care regulations. A current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
Skills
- Geriatric Nursing
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Long-Term Care Nursing
- Activation
- Nursing Administration
- Health Care Team Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Compassion
- Respect
- Dignity
- Professional Practice
- Direction to Support Workers
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- Nursing Care
- Long-Term Care
- Health Care
- Personal Support Workers
- Geriatric Nursing
- Rehabilitation
- Health Care Team
- Patient Status
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Health Disciplines Act
- Occupation Health and Safety Act
- Pharmacy Act
- Food and Drugs Act
- Controlled Substances Act
- Health Promotion and Protection Act
- Personal Health Protection Act
- Coroners Act
- Nursing Home Operations
- Professional Nursing Practice