Job Description:

• Provides nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Standards of Practice, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Standards, Regional Values, policies and procedures, and best practice guidelines
• Provides leadership to the Personal Care Attendants on his/her team
• Assesses residents and develops, implements and evaluates care plans of less complex residents
• Consults with the Registered Nurse on the management of residents with complex care needs
• Respects and promotes customer service to ensure the comfort, safety and dignity of all residents
• Administers and records medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Responsible for the safekeeping of drugs and narcotic keys
• Observes, assesses, evaluates, records, and reports pertinent information regarding the resident’s condition to physician, DOC and/or Designate
• Completes residents’ incident reports, identifies, analyzes and implements corrective actions in consultation with the Registered Nurse
• Provides supervision and assistance in the dining room to ensure that all residents receive the appropriate diet and experience a quality dining service
• Provides personal care as assigned and advocates on behalf of the residents
• Responsible for ensuring prompt response to call bells and alarm systems
• Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Attends in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Director of Care and/or Designate
• Assists in the orientation of new nursing staff as directed
• Participates in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services

• Current certificate of competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• If graduation was prior to 1985 must have successfully completed an approved medication administration course for the R.P.N.
• Experience in long-term care is preferred
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills and a good understanding of customer service concepts
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, visitors, volunteers and medical professionals
• Proficiency in basic computer skills is a requirement
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

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