LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***
Provide skilled care for all activities of daily living in accordance with corporate policy, established standards, and recognized nursing practice.
- Assist the registered staff in nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
- Complete all documentation on time, and in accordance with corporate policies, ensuring that it is both current and accurate.
- Ensure a holistic, quality approach to resident care consistent with RhynoCare’s Mission, Vision, Values, and the Resident Bill of Rights.
- Provide assistance and support with resident meal service.
- Provide assistance and support with restorative nursing.
- Strategize, cooperate, and conduct all activities necessary for the effective completion of resident care during shifts and throughout the unit.
- Execute care in accordance with current legislation, best practices, corporate policies, and procedures.
- Participate in agency risk management and quality improvement programs related to resident care.
- Perform timely, accurate, and complete documentation for all care delivered on the assigned shift, in accordance with legislation, regulations, and internal requirements.
- Participate in mentoring new staff/students and promote educational opportunities.
- Participate in departmental, interdisciplinary team, and resident safety meetings.
- Promote understanding and teamwork among shifts, staff, and in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including:
- Practicing proper body mechanics, especially when using computer equipment.
- Using all equipment per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Following established safety procedures for lockouts.
- Wearing proper safety equipment and PPE when necessary.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Proficient in verbal and written English communication; knowledge of a second language is an asset.
- Must meet one of the following criteria:
- Successful completion of a Ministry of Education approved PSW Training Program (minimum 640 hours) from a recognized Community College or school approved by the National Association of Career Colleges.
- RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy students who have completed Year 1.
- Experience as a Facility PSW is an asset.
- Negative T.B. skin test or chest x-ray.
- Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid certification.
- Meet health surveillance requirements of the Public Hospitals Act.
- VSS within the past year confirming no criminal record.