Providence Care
Job title:
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE – PROVIDENCE MANOR LONG TERM CARE
Company
Providence Care
Job description
Job Code: 23-RPN-LTCLocation: Providence Manor Long Term CareUnion: LiUNAWage: $27.87 – $30.30Posting Period: Posted Until FilledThe Registered Practical Nurse provides resident-focused care, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, acting as a team leader within an interdisciplinary team according to the Standards of Practices of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long-Term Care legislation and consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care.Skills and Qualifications Required:
- Current certificate of competence from the CNO
- RPN diploma
- Current CPR certification preferred
- Prior experience in Long-Term Care with demonstrated leadership skills, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Position Responsibilities:
- Performs the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municpal Acts and the College of nurses on Ontario Standards of Practice.
- Collaborates with team members to provide care for all residents; assisting with regular assessments of resident needs through development, update, and evaluation of resident care plans, seeking appropriate direction as needed.
- participates in all aspects of resident care to ensure the physical, psychological, social and spirtiual needs of each resident/family is met, while continually ensuring the safet6y of residents.
- Utilizes therapeutic communication by establishing a working relationship with resident/families and co-workers for the purpose of meeting the resident needs; ensuring respect, dignity, individuality of each resident. Supports positive team building by collaborating with co-workers and using effective communication skills to promote positive working relationship and active problem solving within the care team.
- As team leader, function as a liaison between all members of the care team and Registered Nurse, delivers and directs care that reflects the promotion of resident/family choice and acknowledges the resident strengths, limitations; as well as the need for safety and the safety of other resident/family and staff.
Why Work at Providence Manor:
- A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
- Committed to a person and family-centred approach
- Competitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefits
- Group Retirement Pension Plan
- Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located in downtown Kingston
Expected salary
$29.09 per hour
Location
Kingston, ON
Job date
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:03:33 GMT
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