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TITLE: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSES   

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF CARE    EDUCATION Diploma from recognized college, university, School of Nursing   POSITION SUMMARY Practices as a member of Nursing Team, gives professional nursing care to the residents   DUTIES 1) Provide direct resident care plans by performing basic nursing skills in compliance with the current standards of practice for registered practical nurses as specified by the College of Nurses in Ontario 2) Evaluate the outcomes of nursing interventions recognizing symptoms indicative of the resident’s adverse reaction to treatment. Reports to R.N. & documents such information in Resident’s record to ensure continuity of care 3) Confer with other health care team members as necessary 4) Administrates medications, completes documentation for the administered medication 5) Performs/assists residents & activities of daily living 6) Ensure medical care implemented as prescribed by physician   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains accurate nursing records Effectively handles emergencies Provides nursing care in accordance with the resident care plans Maintains safekeeping of all drugs Administers drugs Supervises the nursing care given by HCA in accordance with resident care plans Confer with other health care staff Process physician’s orders may take orders on the phone Participates in the planning of Care     QUALIFICATIONS 1) Must posses a current provincial Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses 2) Experience in retirement or long-term care setting 3) Must have current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate 4) Administration of medication 5) Must be able to communicate in English including written documentation 6) Second language is an asset 7) Must be able to work independently 8) Must be of good health & free from communicable diseases 9) Acting as member of the nursing team. Adjusts resident care as necessary to accommodate resident’s changing status 10) Collects data from residents reporting such data to the R.N. and documenting this information appropriately 11) Complies with regulations, WSIB, Human Rights, College of Nurses standards, WHMIS 12) Monitors resident meals   WORKING CONDITIONS May work shifts that include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays May be required to lift immobile resident weighing up to 25kg. Must be familiar with ORCA, regulated Health Professions Act   PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Must be of good health & free from communicable diseases Mature & dependable Confidential kept to themselves Use fact in dealing with different residents, family or staff   BENEFITS Paid vacations Medical & dental insurance