Licensed practical nurse Jobs in Chatham-Kent, ON

Job Description

The Wellness and Care Planning Nurse role supports the Director of Wellness in maintaining resident wellness goals, health records, and compliance, while handling medication administration, charge staff duties, and coordination with Ontario Health at Home, physicians, and community services.

The schedule for this role is 3 days per week.

In this role, you would be:

• Assist Director of Wellness in creating and maintaining resident wellness goals
• Maintain updated health information for residents
• Medication administration audits
• Support wellness team in DOW absence
• Coordinate with Ontario Health at Home, community services, physicians & facilitate in-house physician visits
• Work with Director of Wellness in efforts to maintain compliance
• Support team members with care planning execution
• Champion Health and Safety practices within the home
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• RPN or higher designation, with current registration with the College of Nurses
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications
• 3-5 years of related nursing experience
• Experience in supervision of staff required
• 3-5 year experience in retirement home setting an asset
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Working Knowledge of RHRA an asset
• Demonstrated ability to participated and function in a team orientated environment
• Excellent knowledge of MS office, EMAR, MedEcare and related software
• Superior communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• WHMIS
• Committed to resident centred care, and customer/hospitality service

Additional Information

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This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.