RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies.
- Observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
- Assess residents, develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders.
- Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
- Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
- Good understanding of CNO nursing standards and be able to apply them in your nursing practice, current CPR – HCP.
- Experience in Geriatrics and working with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- Good attendance and punctuality Additional training considerations: Dementia Training Certification, Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate
- Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.
- Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: From $26.84 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
Licence/Certification:
- Nursing License (required)
Work Location: In person
