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JOB
DESCRIPTION
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POSITION
(Title):
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Full Time Registered Practical
Nurse
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DEPARTMENT/SERVICE
AREA:
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Nursing
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SITE:
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Emo Health Centre
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REPORTS
TO (Title):
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Supervisor, Nursing, Emo &
Rainy River Health Centres
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The Nursing department has an opening for a Full-time Registered
Practical Nurse at Emo Health Centre. The successful candidate must be able to
meet the normal requirements of the job and possess the following
qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
NECESSARY:
- Current
Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a
Registered Practical Nurse;
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Current CPR;
- Demonstration of strong nursing practice, skill
and judgement;
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills including
distinguished verbal communication abilities;
- Demonstrated critical thinking, leadership and
mentoring skills;
- Exhibits the ability and competence to work with
all computer systems and applications;
- Exercises behaviours consistent with Riverside
Health Care’s Code of Conduct;
- Willing to work flexible hours, including days,
evenings, nights and weekends;
- Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values;
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth;
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal
communication skills;
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the
ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front
line personnel, and management;
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a
fast-paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time
management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload;
- Dependable with a verifiable acceptable
attendance record;
- Proven ability to perform the
essential duties of the position on a regular basis.
BASIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide and
coordinate nursing care to assigned clients, patients, and residents
consistent with current Standards of Professional Practice with the
Ontario College of Nurses.
- Accept shift
rotation and assignments on other nursing units in accordance with
staffing needs.
- Carry out all work assignments safely and be
knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies,
and procedures.
· Familiar and in compliance with occupational
health & safety workers’ rights and responsibilities.
- Such other duties
as may be delegated by the manager or supervisor.
SPECIFIC
DUTIES:
1. Delivers
direct/indirect patient care according to the Standards of Practice of the
College of Nurses of Ontario and in compliance with the philosophy, goals and
objectives of the Department of Nursing, as follows:
a) Assessment: Admits clients/patients, obtains a history
and initial and ongoing assessment of the nursing needs of assigned
clients/patients.
b) Planning: Develops a plan of care which assigns
priorities and prescribes nursing actions to achieve the desired outcomes for
an individual and/or group of patients.
Develops
a plan of care within 24 hours of admission considering:
i) ongoing
assessment of the client’s/patient’s individual needs
ii) current
priorities
iii) the
medical/interdisciplinary care plan.
Assures the plan of care is feasible in terms of human
resources, time and materiel resources.
Revises
plan of care as dictated by the client’s / patient’s needs and medical plan of
care.
c) Implementation: Co-ordinates and executes the physician’s
orders according to the medical plan of care; coordinates the activities of
other health team members.
Performs
nursing actions required for implementation of client/patient Care Plans.
Implements
a teaching plan based on the client’s/patient’s and families’ identified needs.
Provides
support to client/patient and family in understanding and coping with
client/patient illness.
Provides
care in the designated area at a skill level which demonstrates the required
knowledge and expertise.
Communicates
and consults with physicians and other health care professionals when
indicated.
Completes,
systematically, the assigned duties conserving time, energy and supplies.
Assist
clients/patients to achieve or maintain optimal independence.
Provide
for the safety and well-being of the individual client/patient, including the
environment.
d) Evaluation: Continuously evaluates the outcomes of the
nursing care of clients/patients and modifies nursing measures and approaches
accordingly.
Evaluates
with the client/patient the results of nursing actions to increase or maintain
self-care ability.
Revises
with the client/patient, family, and relevant others the expected patient
outcome, priority and nursing actions as required.
Maintains
appropriate documentation and records of observations, nursing care
administered and client’s/patient’s response.
Ensures
continuity of client/patient care through effective reporting at change of
shift.
2. Provides
safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical nursing care to ensure the personal
safety of clients/patients.
3. Uses
appropriate assessment tools and techniques in consultation with
clients/patients and the health care team to assess clients/patients regarding
physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, developmental,
environmental, and social needs.
4. Engages
client/patient using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust,
achieving a mutual understanding and agreement to identify actual and potential
client/patient health care needs, strengths, capacities, and goals.
5. Establishes
and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with clients/patients and the
health care team, including the distinction between social interaction and
therapeutic relationships.
6. Participates
in necessary care conferences with Health Care team
7. Maintains
the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective care
in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that
affect scope of practice.
8. Maintains
professional client/patient records related to client encounters and plans in
compliance with the organizations policies and the standards applied by their
regulatory body.
9. Shows
respect for cultural needs, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of clients
10. Must
be able to organize time to ensure community and admitted clients’/patients’
needs for assessments are met.
11. Communicates
with the health Care team with regards to functional ability within the home,
perceived barriers in the home
12. Must
be solution oriented to attain the goal of discharge home whenever possible
13. Participates
in departmental and related committees/meetings when required.
14. Participates
in educational activities and programs for clients/patients and staff.
15. Participates
in the orientation of new staff.
16. Reports
any untoward/unusual incidents to the Nurse Manager or designate, and record
appropriately.
17. Accepts
responsibility and accountability for independent actions.
18. Attends
and participates in appropriate courses, conferences, and workshops to promote
professional growth and development.
19. Assists
in the evaluation of staff performance.
20. Demonstrates
the ability and competence to work with all computer systems and applications.
21. Carry
out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with
relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. (i.e., Occupational Health and Safety Act).
22. Other
such duties or responsibilities as may be delegated from time to time by the
Nurse Manager or delegate.
CONDITIONS
OF EMPLOYMENT
Must
comply with:
1. Human
Resource Policies
2. Corporation
Policies
3. Department
Policies
4. Health
and Safety Policies & Procedures
5. Union
Contract