Job Description

Qualifications:

Current license with the Ontario College of Nurses in good standing Demonstrated experience with medication administration Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset. Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors. Knowledge of best nursing practices and nursing diagnosis. Current certification in CPR and First Aid. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures as required by the College of Nurses of Ontario
Physical Demands:

Standing for extended periods of time. Ability to assist with medication administration and personal care as needed Walking and moving up/down staircases. Typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently.

Pulling/pushing/lifting to open and/or relocate binders, medication carts, etc. up to 50lbs.

Speaking/communicating effectively with others Bending, kneeling, providing walking support for residents in the provision of resident care where required. Dexterity required to open pouches/blister packs, insert test strips into glucometers, etc.
Responsibilities:

Providing professional nursing care to all residents and supervise care given in the nursing unit. Assessing all resident needs and planning, implementing and ensuring that their plans of care are accurate and up to date Working closely with multidisciplinary care team to ensure the highest level of quality care and services are provided to the residents.

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Providing directions and supervision to care aides on shift Assessing residents' conditions by recognizing signs and symptoms and where necessary initiate remedial health measures. Contacting resident's attending physician when there is a change in resident's physical or mental condition, taking orders as prescribed. Responsible to ensure safekeeping of drugs and narcotic keys. Complying with the medication administration program. Dealing courteously with staff, residents, residents' families and visitors. Ensuring medical records are well maintained. Ensuring all personal health information is maintained as per PHIPA. Ensuring daily/weekly and monthly duties are completed. Ensuring nursing documentation is complete as per College of Nurses' Nursing Documentation guidelines. Assisting with arranging transportation for residents. Answering call bells and assist where necessary. Ordering medications from pharmacy as per Doctor's orders. Receiving medications and ensures safe storage of medications. Adhering to all established policies and procedures. Completing and follows up on incident reports where necessary. Supervising resident's personal hygiene and bathing as per schedule, or assisting when necessary. Assisting residents with ambulation when necessary. Providing emergency medical care. Assisting residents and/or families in obtaining the services of a physician when necessary. Accessesing, facilitates and orientates community agencies and/or resources. Facilitating contact with other Health Care facilities and educational facilities. Collaborating with volunteers and staff in the development and implementation of activity programs and outside services. Aware of role and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Ability to travel

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Risk Management and General Safety

Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable), SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures. Reports all accidents/incidents immediately. Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately. Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies. Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.13 per hour

Work Location: In person