Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) | Temporary Part-time | Morning

Key Responsibilities:

As a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you will support PCH residents by assuming the following responsibilities:

Community Driven:

• Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relations with colleagues, residents, families, volunteers, and the community

Caring Service:

• Collaborates with other members of the care team
• Assumes responsibility for medication administration, narcotic control, removal of discontinued, unused, or expired medication, application of treatments and dressings, transcription of Physician orders, reordering of medications, preparation and other skills
• Promotes the PCH's philosophy of care
• Promotes and supports the Resident’s Bill of Rights
• Completes other duties as assigned

Professionalism:

• Is accountable to the Nursing leadership team for providing nursing care and clinical intervention for the care and services delivered to the Residents on the assigned RHA
• Functions in accordance with Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour in Nursing
• Participates in the Home Area programs (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Program, Quality Monitoring and Analysis Program, and Fire Safety).
• Promotes a co-operative working environment

Innovative Approaches:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of PCH
• Provides input to the development and revision of Personal Care policies and procedures and communicates changes to staff
• Facilitates team building and promotes change and innovative ideas
• Uses scientific knowledge in a systematic approach to identifying problems and in problem solving
• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and to continuously learn, taking an active role in continuous quality improvement

Qualifications: 

• Post-graduate studies in Geriatrics and Nursing Administration is an asset
• Current certification of competence of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Medication Certificate which meets the College of Nurses Standards of Practice
• One year experience in a long-term care facility with knowledge and interest in gerontology
• Members R.P.N.A.O./R.N.A.O./Gerontological Nursing Association preferred
• Applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check

Job Requirements:

• Member of CNO with Active RPN License
• Valid First Aid & CPR Certification
• Must present a clear Vulnerable Sector Check (completed in the last 6 months)
• Completed 2-Step TB Test
• Must be available to work weekends and statutory holidays