Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Extendicare (Centennial Manor); Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands is seeking a nursing professional to ensure resident care according to established standards. Key responsibilities include developing care plans, supervising nursing staff, and monitoring residents' health. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards.
• Assess residents and develop care plans; process physician orders.
• Organize and direct functions related to provision of care.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate nursing and personal care staff.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident 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, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, note changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; process and implement physician orders.
• Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refer problems to the Director of Care.