Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Village on the Ridge, Kent (Blenheim)

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Reporting to: Director of Care (DOC) or Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) Key Responsibilities

Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team as described by Extendicare's Professional Practice Model, applying the person-centered approach to care. Complete and ensure resident’s clinical care assessments, care/service plans, and documentation are accurate, up-to-date, and changes are communicated as required.Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required. Assist with scheduling residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable. Work closely with DOC/DHW to facilitate residents’ move-in, move-out, and transfers. Provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare ResidentCare standards, policies, and procedures.Process orders, safely file drugs and narcotics, and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice, and Extendicare policies and procedures. Facilitate and provide resident/family education. Plan, coordinate, manage, and evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team, and contracted service providers.Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents. Respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid. Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers.Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken and/or concerns are communicated to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments. 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.Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct. Complete all other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the applicable province or state. Experience working in a senior environment and with unregulated care providers (preferred). Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long-term care (asset). Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management, and customer focus skills.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). Employment Details

Time Type: Part time Compensation: $26.44– $30.17 per hour

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