LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Provide skilled care for all activities of daily living in accordance with corporate policy, established standards and recognized nursing practice.
- Assist the registered staff in nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
- Complete all documentation on time, and in accordance with corporate policies, ensuring that it is both current and accurate.
- Ensure a holistic, quality approach to resident care consistent with RhynoCare's Mission, Vision, Values and the Resident Bill of Rights.
- Provide assistance and support with resident meal service.
- Provides assistance and support with restorative nursing.
- Strategize, cooperate and conduct all activities necessary for the effective completion of resident care during his / her shift(s) and throughout the unit.
- Execute care in accordance with current legislation, best practices, corporate policies, and procedures.
- Participate in agency risk management program related to resident care.
- Participate in quality improvement program related to resident care.
- Perform timely, accurate and complete documentation for all care delivered on the assigned shift in accordance with legislation, regulations and internal requirements.
- Participate in new staff / student mentoring as assigned and promote educational opportunities to enhance their education.
- Participate in departmental, Interdisciplinary Team and resident safety meetings.
- Promote good understanding and teamwork between shifts, registered and unregulated staff and the collective agreement.
- Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including :
- Practice proper body mechanics in daily routines, particularly when using computer equipment.
- Use all equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Follow established safety procedures for lock outs.
- Wear proper safety equipment and PPE when necessary.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to speak a second language is considered an asset.
- Must meet one of the following criteria :
- Successful completion of a Ministry of Education approved PSW Training Program (minimum 640 hours) from a Community College or a school approved by the National Association of Career Colleges OR
- RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy students with successful completion of Year 1
- Experience working as a Facility PSW is considered an asset.
- Negative T.B. skin test or chest x-ray.
- Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid Certificate.
- Meet health surveillance requirements of the Public Hospitals Act.
- VSS within the past year of hire confirming absence of a criminal history / record.
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