Registered Practical Nurse

POSITION: Registered Practical Nurse –Various Full Time, Part time & Casual RPN vacancies (8 & 12 HOUR ROTATIONS AVAILABLE)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Care

Posting will remain open until filled.

Position Summary:

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is an integral and valued member of the Wiigwas Elders and Seniors Care resident care team. The RPN provides, oversees, and manages the care of residents following the guiding principles and standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The RPN advocates for quality of life for the residents by modelling leadership, ethics, advocacy, and excellence in the assessment process ensuring safe resident-focused experience. The RPN actively leads and contributes to Wiigwas Elders and Seniors Care team meetings, committees, care planning, and resident Care Conferences.

Overview of Duties:

• Contributes to the development individualized resident-focused plans of care and Care Plans.
• Liaises with the Wiigwas Elders and Seniors Care team, including other health care providers and allied care professionals, family, and visitors, to provide and promote excellence in resident care and the resident experience.
• Provides leadership and direction to the direct care staff.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed within the RPN scope of practice.
• Documents all care, assessments, and observations per the Home’s Documentation Policy.
• Mentors, supports, and encourages newly hired nurses, PSW’s, and students.
• Positively role-models RPN and Wiigwas Elders and Seniors Care Values and Codes of Ethics.
• Communicates changes in resident status and/or care to all members of the Wiigwas Elders and Seniors Care Team.
• Is familiar with the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021 and Regulations.
• These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current unrestricted RPN Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Professional Liability Protection per CNO requirements.
• Current First Aid and CPR-HCP.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Routine and Additional Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
• Excellent leadership, organization, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and computer skills.

Requirements:

• 2-Step TB Test or Chest X-Ray within 14 days prior to date of hire.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector dated no later than 6 months from date of hire.
• Up-to-Date Immunization Record.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of First Nations history, language, and culture an asset.
• Completion of recognized courses in Gerontology, Palliative Care, and IPAC is considered an asset.
• Proof Influenza Vaccination preferred
• Team Player

Wages:

$36.47 – $39.26 per existing Collective Agreement