Registered Practical Nurse - Full Time Permanent
Villa Marconi
- Hawkesbury, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides direction and supervision to all PSW's/Care Attendants,
- Assesses Residents on move-in and every six months thereafter unless there has been a change in the condition of the Resident,
- Creates the care plan for each resident,
- Responsible for orientation of new Associates,
- Accountable for the medication delivery system for the Residents,
- Monitors Associate's performance and completes performance appraisals,
- Liaison with Residents, families and outside agencies as required Respects the Residents' Bill of Rights,
- Liaison with the Resident's physician as necessary,
- Promotes a safe, healthy workplace,
- Completes weights and blood pressure checks as required,
- Provides ongoing education to Associates to meet legislative requirements and learning needs of Associates,
- Completes nursing documentation,
- Aware of role and responsibilities under the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Registered Practical Nurse with a current certificate of competence and a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario,
- Medication Certificate required,
- Experience with the care of the elderly,
- Empathy for and understanding of the elderly,
- A high degree of tolerance and patience,
- Good communication skills, both oral and written,
- Supervisory capability and experience,
- Ability to walk, stand, carry equipment and ability to lift and transfer Residents,
- Candidates that have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written in French & English will be given preference if the qualifications are equal,
- Must provide a medical certificate from a physician prior to the completion of probationary period.