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QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY

• Current Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse;
• 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• This position is responsible for the direct care of the residents as indicated by the resident care plan under the supervision of registered staff. The HCA/PSW is responsible to report to the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), any change in the resident’s condition. The HCA/PSW works as part of a multidisciplinary team.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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.

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:

• This position may be required to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends

POSITION AVAILABLE:

• This Full-Time position will commence: As soon as possible.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Human Resource Policies
2. Corporation Policies
3. Department Policies
4. Union Contract