RPN: Resident Care & Care Plan Leader

Extendicare; Ridgeview (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Part time Registered Practical Nurse to deliver planned, patient-centered nursing care in our long-term care homes across Canada. You will work with the inter-disciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and document care, including medication administration, within Extendicare policies and standards.

You will collaborate with the Director of Care/Director of Health and Wellness to support resident moves, care conferences and family education while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State.
• Experience working in a senior's environment and with unregulated care providers preferred.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.
• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and document care.
• Coordinate nursing team resident care assignments for timely service delivery.
• Communicate with the DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments about resident changes or concerns.
• Assist with scheduling resident care conferences and participate in them where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to Extendicare policies and Infection Prevention and Control standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Registered Practical Nurse license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Extendicare is seeking a Part time Registered Practical Nurse to deliver planned, patient-centered nursing care in our long-term care homes across Canada. You will work with the inter-disciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and document care, including medication administration, within Extendicare policies and standards.

You will collaborate with the Director of Care/Director of Health and Wellness to support resident moves, care conferences and family education while maintaining high