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The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care at Lord Dufferin Residence, a Spring Living Retirement Community.
Job Responsibility:
Work as a member of the inter-professional team applying the person-centred approach to care
Complete and ensure resident’s clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate and up to date
Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans
Assist with scheduling of resident’s care conferences
Work closely with the Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate resident’s move in, move out and transfers
Provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration
Process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics
Facilitate and provide resident/family education
Plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident’s care plan
Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments
Respond to and manage significant changes in resident’s condition and or medical emergencies
Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers
Coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director
Respond to resident/family concerns
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
Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy
Complete all other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State
Experience working in a senior’s environment and with unregulated care providers preferred
Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset
Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills
Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS)
Secondary School (preferred)
LPN/RPN (required)
Nursing (required)
CPR Certification (preferred)
Ability to commute/relocate to Orangeville, ON
Nice to have:
Experience working in a senior’s environment and with unregulated care providers
Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care
CPR Certification
What we offer:
Commitment to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities
Commitment to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence
Commitment to fair and accessible employment practices
Accommodation available during the recruitment and selection process