Full Time Registered Practical Nurse

Become Part of a Team That’s Improving Lives Riverside Health Care’s greatest strength is our skilled team of employees with the common goal of delivering exceptional quality health care services across the Rainy River District. We support a safe and healthy work environment where each person is valued, respected and where personal and professional growth is encouraged. We are always seeking dedicated individuals who share our values of integrity, being accountable, caring, and progressive. 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; 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 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) 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. Planning and implementation: Coordinates 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. 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. Provides safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical nursing care to ensure the personal safety of clients/patients. 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. 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. Establishes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with clients/patients and the health care team, including the distinction between social interaction and therapeutic relationships. Participates in necessary care conferences with Health Care team 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. 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. Shows respect for cultural needs, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of clients Must be able to organize time to ensure community and admitted clients’/patients’ needs for assessments are met. Communicates with the health Care team with regards to functional ability within the home, perceived barriers in the home Must be solution oriented to attain the goal of discharge home whenever possible Participates in departmental and related committees/meetings when required. Participates in educational activities and programs for clients/patients and staff. Participates in the orientation of new staff. Reports any untoward/unusual incidents to the Nurse Manager or designate, and record appropriately. Accepts responsibility and accountability for independent actions. Attends and participates in appropriate courses, conferences, and workshops to promote professional growth and development. Assists in the evaluation of staff performance. Demonstrates the ability and competence to work with all computer systems and applications. 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). Other such duties or responsibilities as may be delegated from time to time by the Nurse Manager or delegate. POSITION AVAILABLE This Full-Time position will commence: As soon as possible CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must comply with: 4. Health and Safety Policies & Procedures #J-18808-Ljbffr