Registered Practical Nurse (PSW) Casual

Extendicare; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing the quality of nursing practice. As an RPN/LPN, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care, ensuring adherence to established nursing standards, and actively participating in the assessment and development of care plans for residents. This part-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors while working in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for nursing and a dedication to improving the quality of life for others, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from approved institutions required.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with approved institutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care is provided according to nursing standards and physicians' orders.
• Assist in assessing patients and developing care plans.

Skills

Nursing Standards

Patient Assessment

Infection Control Practices

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Certificate of Competence

Registration with Approved Institutions

Job description

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Job Description

The RPN/LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

• Union Name: SEIU
• Union Local: Port Hope
• Union Classification (Title): RPN or LPN as applicable
• Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement
• Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

For both Non-Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

General Responsibilities

• Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care
• Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans. Monitor health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred
• Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanour
• Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions
• Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care