City of London·London, Ontario
The RPN is responsible for coordinating care for a Resident Home Area, including performing assessments and developing care plans. They supervise non-registered staff and administer medications and treatments under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
3197 Employee Group: Dearness Service
Social and Health Development Division: Long-Term Care
Casual # of Openings: 25
As a qualified member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), Assistant Director of Care, Director of Care, the RPN assumes responsibility for a Resident Home Area and the coordination of care for the assigned home area.
Duties: & responsibilities:
Develop, modify and evaluate the resident’s plan of care.
Ensure that care interventions as identified in the plan of care are carried out as specified.
Maintain accountability, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, for the nursing and personal care of residents within the scope of training and licensure.
Supervise non-registered staff to ensure that appropriate Nursing interventions have been established & implemented in accordance with residents individualized care needs.
Assume responsibility for receiving, documenting & transcribing telephone and written physicians orders as verified by the R.N. within the scope and training of licensure.
Administer and document medication and treatments, within the limitations set by the College of Nurses.
Seek the authorization of a Registered Nurse prior to the administration of PRN medication for any resident whose condition is unstable.
Receive and give report at change of shift to PSW staff and to oncoming staff.
Assume responsibility calling the Registered Nurse in any emergency situation or significant change in resident status.
Participate in performance management by ensuring prompt reporting and documentation of unsafe work habits or working conditions to the R.N.
Notify families of a significant change in a resident’s condition as identified in consultation with the Registered Nurse; and initiate contact with physician if required.
Communicate effectively with residents, their families, staff and other members of the team.
Participate in professional development through involvement in committees and inservice education.
Replace staff as directed by the RN, ADOC or DOC.
Perform other related duties as required.
Start - $35.57 per hour 6 Months 1040 hours - $35.99 per hour 1 Year 2080 Hours - $37.27 per hour
This posting is for multiple casual opportunities.
Work Arrangement: On-site
Successful candidates will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check dated within the last 6 months.
Candidates must hold a Registered Practical Nursing Diploma and a current Certificate of Competency with the College of Nurses for Ontario. A clear police record, CPR certification, and completion of a Drug Administration course are required.
Market context
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