Registered Practical Nurse-DS011

City of London; London; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

City of London in London, Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join the care team under the direction of the RN. You will assess residents, plan and deliver care, and supervise support staff on a designated home area.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, and communication with families and physicians. A current Ontario RN/CPR credential and LTC experience are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma is required.
• Current Certificate of Competency with the College of Nurses for the Province of Ontario.
• Minimum three years' experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident assessments on admission, readmission, and quarterly.
• Monitor residents' health status and report changes to RN or Physician.
• Develop, modify and evaluate residents' plan of care.
• Supervise non-registered staff and ensure nursing interventions are implemented.
• Administer and document medications and treatments.
• Notify families of significant changes and consult with physician as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Registered Practical Nursing Diploma

Certificate of Competency (Ontario)

CPR certification

Job description

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London, Ontario is a growing and vibrant city. Our municipality is home to almost 500,000 residents, and welcomes all to live, work and play. Our employees take pride in working for a well-run city that offers exceptional amenities, services and programs for our residents. Londoners love our urban trails, outdoor parks and events, recreation programs and our thriving arts, music and culture scene!

The City of London has implemented the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) division with the mandate to create and sustain action-focused, positive, and lasting systemic change in the City of London so that race or membership in an equity-denied group does not predict one’s access to opportunities or ability to engage whole heartedly in the London community. To learn more about The City of London’s commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, visit the ARAO website .

As a qualified member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), Assistant Director of Care, Director of Care, the RPN assumes responsibility for a Resident Home Area and the coordination of care for the assigned home area.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assessment:

• Complete resident assessments on admission and readmission and quarterly using the organizations assessment tools.


• Monitor the condition of residents on the home area every shift and reporting changes in the resident’s health status to the Registered Nurse or Physician in accordance with professional standards.

Care Planning:

• Develop, modify and evaluate the resident’s plan of care.


• Ensure that care interventions as identified in the plan of care are carried out as specified.


• Maintain accountability, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, for the nursing and personal care of residents within the scope of training and licensure.


• Supervise non-registered staff to ensure that appropriate Nursing interventions have been established & implemented in accordance with residents individualized care needs.


• Assume responsibility for receiving, documenting & transcribing telephone and written physicians orders as verified by the R.N. within the scope and training of licensure.


• Administer and document medication and treatments, within the limitations set by the College of Nurses.


• Seek the authorization of a Registered Nurse prior to the administration of PRN medication for any resident whose condition is unstable.

Evaluation:

• Participate in the quarterly review process and ensure that changes are reflected in the plan of care and communicated to the resident/SDM and other members of the multidisciplinary team.


• Document according to established policies and procedures to comply with the levels of Care Classification criteria as well as MOHLTC and College of Nurses documentation standards.

Organization and Communication:

• Receive and give report at change of shift to PSW staff and to oncoming staff.


• Assume responsibility calling the Registered Nurse in any emergency situation or significant change in resident status.


• Participate in performance management by ensuring prompt reporting and documentation of unsafe work habits or working conditions to the R.N.


• Notify families of a significant change in a resident’s condition as identified in consultation with the Registered Nurse; and initiate contact with physician if required.


• Communicate effectively with residents, their families, staff and other members of the team.


• Participate in professional development through involvement in committees and inservice education.


• Replace staff as directed by the RN, ADOC or DOC.


• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma.


• Current Certificate of Competency with the College of Nurses for the Province of Ontario.


• Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of three years working experience as a Registered Practical Nurse, preferably in a long term care facility.


• Good interpersonal skills both verbal and written.


• Successful completion of the Drug Administration course.


• Clear Police Record.


• Current CPR certificate.


• Demonstrated leadership quality.

Compensation & Other Information:

Start - $35.57 per hour
6 Months 1040 hours - $35.99 per hour
1 Year 2080 Hours - $37.27 per hour

This posting is for multiple casual opportunities.

Work Arrangement: On-site

Police Record Check

Successful candidates will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check dated within the last 6 months.

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