Part Time Interim Registered Practical Nurse

Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 37,267 - 38,603; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario seeks a Part Time Interim Registered Practical Nurse to coordinate nursing care for clients. The ideal candidate will have the necessary certification, strong nursing skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. This role emphasizes excellent interpersonal communication and critical thinking abilities. The position is available immediately and offers a competitive pay between $37.66/hr and $39.01/hr, with responsibilities including patient care and compliance with nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstration of strong nursing practice, skills, and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to clients and patients consistent with professional standards.
• Accept shift rotations and assignments based on staffing needs.
• Evaluate nursing outcomes and modify care as necessary.

Skills

Strong nursing practice, skill and judgment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Critical thinking and leadership skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Education

Current Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR certification

Job description

Part Time Interim Registered Practical Nurse (0.4 FTE) at Rainy River Health Centre.

Department: Nursing. Status: Part‑time Interim. Salary: $37.66/hr to $39.01/hr. Reports to: Nursing Supervisor, Emo & Rainy River Health Centres. Position available immediately.

Qualifications Necessary

• Current Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse;
• Current CPR;
• Demonstration of strong nursing practice, skill and judgement;
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills including distinguished verbal communication abilities;
• Demonstrated critical thinking, leadership and mentoring skills;
• Exhibits the ability and competence to work with all computer systems and applications;
• Exercises behaviours consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Code of Conduct;
• Willing to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights and weekends;
• Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth;
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel, and management;
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload;
• Dependable with a verifiable acceptable attendance record;
• Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis.

Basic Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate nursing care to assigned clients, patients, and residents consistent with current Standards of Professional Practice with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Accept shift rotation and assignments on other nursing units in accordance with staffing needs.
• Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Familiar and in compliance with occupational health & safety workers’ rights and responsibilities.
• Such other duties as may be delegated by the manager or supervisor.

Specific Duties

• Delivers direct/indirect patient care according to the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and in compliance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Department of Nursing.
  • Assessment: Admits clients/patients, obtains a history and initial and ongoing assessment of the nursing needs of assigned clients/patients.
  • Planning: Develops a plan of care which assigns priorities and prescribes nursing actions to achieve the desired outcomes for an individual and/or group of patients.
  • Implementation: Co‑ordinates and executes the physician’s orders according to the medical plan of care; coordinates the activities of other health team members; performs nursing actions required for implementation of client/patient Care Plans; implements a teaching plan based on the client’s/patient’s and families’ identified needs; provides support to client/patient and family in understanding and coping with client/patient illness; provides care in the designated area at a skill level which demonstrates the required knowledge and expertise; communicates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals when indicated; completes, systematically, the assigned duties conserving time, energy and supplies; assists clients/patients to achieve or maintain optimal independence; provides for the safety and well‑being of the individual client/patient, including the environment.
  • Evaluation: Continuously evaluates the outcomes of the nursing care of clients/patients and modifies nursing measures and approaches accordingly; evaluates with the client/patient the results of nursing actions to increase or maintain self‑care ability; revises with the client/patient, family, and relevant others the expected patient outcome, priority and nursing actions as required; maintains appropriate documentation and records of observations, nursing care administered and client’s/patient’s response; ensures continuity of client/patient care through effective reporting at change of shift.
• Provides safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical nursing care to ensure the personal safety of clients/patients.
• Uses appropriate assessment tools and techniques in consultation with clients/patients and the health care team to assess clients/patients regarding physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, developmental, environmental, and social needs.
• Engages client/patient using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement to identify actual and potential client/patient health care needs, strengths, capacities, and goals.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with clients/patients and the health care team, including the distinction between social interaction and therapeutic relationships.
• Participates in necessary care conferences with the Health Care team.
• Maintains the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective care in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice.
• Maintains professional client/patient records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with the organization’s policies and the standards applied by their regulatory body.
• Shows respect for cultural needs, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of clients.
• Must be able to organize time to ensure community and admitted clients’/patients’ needs for assessments are met.
• Communicates with the health Care team with regards to functional ability within the home, perceived barriers in the home.
• Must be solution oriented to attain the goal of discharge home whenever possible.
• Participates in departmental and related committees/meetings when required.
• Participates in educational activities and programs for clients/patients and staff.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Reports any untoward/unusual incidents to the Nurse Manager or designate, and records appropriately.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for independent actions.
• Attends and participates in appropriate courses, conferences, and workshops to promote professional growth and development.
• Assists in the evaluation of staff performance.
• Demonstrates the ability and competence to work with all computer systems and applications.
• Carrying out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures (i.e., Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• Other such duties or responsibilities as may be delegated from time to time by the Nurse Manager or delegate.

Position Available

This Part Time position will commence: As soon as possible.

Conditions of Employment

Must Comply With

• Human Resource Policies
• Corporation Policies
• Department Policies
• Health and Safety Policies & Procedures
• Union Contract

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