Registered Practical Nurse

JOB SUMMARY :

The Registered Practical Nurse is accountable for the provision of optimum care services related to resident care needs, delivery of skilled procedures, medication administration and documentation in accordance with quality management, legislative requirements and the organization standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provides for nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s

orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an RPN.

Creates a comfortable and safe environment that provides opportunities for

privacy, dignity, autonomy, independence and individuality and maintenance of

personal lifestyle and values.

Fostering an atmosphere that is conducive to the provision of optimal care, and

the effective functioning of the assigned Resident Home Area through

collaboration with other team members, monitoring resident care,

communicating with the residents and family members, and providing

guidance to Personal Support Workers / Unregulated staff assigned to the care

unit.

Liaises with medical staff, nurse specialists, consultants and supports effective

clinical care for all residents.

Demonstrates professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the

delivery of nursing care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Diploma in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration as Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of

Ontario.

Successful annual completion of RAI MDS certification as per Ministry of Health

requirements for AIS.

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.
• Minimum one year experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, retirement or long

term care as a Registered Practical Nurse is preferred.