Job Description

Red Oak Villa is currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

to join our healthcare team on a

temporary full-time basis

. As a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Wellness Nurse, you will utilize your core skills in resident care, nursing, and medication administration to provide high-quality healthcare services.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our residents with your expertise and compassionate care.

Qualifications:

Current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses.

Theoretical and applied knowledge of the Practice Standards set out by the Ontario College of Nurses.

Willingness to update and keep current knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures as set out by the Ontario College of Nurses.

Empathy for and understanding of the needs of the elderly and / or mentally / physically disabled.

Ability to relate to all levels of staff, the residents and their families with a high degree of patience, tolerance and confidentiality.

Initiative, good judgement and leadership abilities.

Ability to work well independently and under pressure.

Capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Good communication skills; both oral and written. Good public relation skills.

Familiar with standards set out in the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (RHA) and the function of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA).

Good attendance record is required.

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required (dated within 6 months of employment start date).

TB testing is required.

Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset. Preference will be given to candidates that are bilingual.

Free from communicable diseases.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without restrictions and work variable shifts including days, evenings, weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

Create, review and update care plans for all residents/tenants prior to move in and once every six months thereafter; have the resident sign off on care plan and provide a copy to them.

Be responsible for new resident/tenant move in charting: meet and greet new residents/tenants, take initial vitals and weight.

Organize pictures for new resident/tenant charts, fire plan binder, med program and care plans. Name, Suite # and a brief description of mobility/cognitive issues or "independent" is to be written below the picture in the fire binder, medication binder and chart.

Ensure all proper information is attained for resident and tenant files.

Monitor new resident's/tenant's adjustment to their new living environment.

Monitor resident/tenant and family satisfaction.

Ensure Resident Services documentation is complete as per College of Nurse's nursing documentation guidelines.

Advise the Resident Services Staff (RSS) regarding medical interventions, treatment requirements and all other aspects that are within their scope of resident/tenant care as unregulated care providers.

Review 24 hour shift report DAILY and follow up in writing on any incidents or notations in the resident/tenant chart of shift and that clear, concise report is given to oncoming staff at completion of shift.

Monitor resident services and the residents' general physical and emotional wellbeing - to be done discreetly so as to encourage a feeling of independence and privacy in the residents.

Facilitate appropriate contact with other Health Care facilities and educational facilities.

Maintain relationships with residents/tenants.

Respond to all emergency calls during work hours. Ensure that emergency medical care is provided when necessary.

Follow up on all incident reports and ensure appropriate completion of all incident reports.

Complete post fall assessments and reports on residents/tenants. Document in care plan when necessary.

Ensure that safe medication and treatment administration practices are maintained and conduct and record regular audits of these practices with RSS.

Ensure that appropriate documentation is maintained relating to residents' services, administration of medications and treatment. Maintain confidentiality of all records.

When a resident passes away, execute protocol for expected and unexpected deaths as per the policy in the Resident Services Department manual.

Execute medication passes as required following policy, training provided and the standards set out by the Ontario College of Nurses.

Order weekly medication, as required.

Maintain knowledge of residents on the medication administration program and the medications that they receive.

Update day to day medication changes, transcribe new orders and adjust medication pouches to coincide with orders received following the standards and decision tree set out by the Ontario College of Nurses for the delegation of medication administration to an Unregulated Care Provider (UCP).

Receive and verify pouches and blister packs to MAR sheets and doctors orders to ensure the accuracy of the administration process in conjunction the Administrator.

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources. We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.50-$28.70 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person