Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Mission

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the effective

management of nursing practices in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional best

practice standards and in adherence with organizational policies and procedures. The RN has a

significant role in promoting the health and safety of Residents, while providing the highest level of

quality care.

Key Outcomes

• Living core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Adheres to organizational standards as they relate to continuous quality improvement and
  
  

through the provision of a holistic Resident centered, multidisciplinary care approach.

• Cultivates collaborative relationships with staff, residents and families.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• To assess, develop and evaluate Resident care needs and ensure accurate and current
  
  

health records, clinical assessments and documentation.

• To assist with the coordination of and participation in Resident care conferences.
• To work closely with DOC to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers.
• Assess the physical health of Residents and use clinical judgment to determine the need for
  
  

further assessment or referral to external health providers.

• To order and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory
  
  

requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

• Communicate with Residents and families about changes in health status and provide
  
  

health teaching as required.

• Administer medication and treatments as scheduled, supervise and delegate care to
  
  

Unregulated Care Providers where applicable and in accordance with applicable regulations

and organizational policies and procedures.

• Complete assessments where required, initiate /develop or revise the plan of care as
  
  

applicable and evaluate outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including

the resident/substitute decision maker, physician and any contracted service providers.

• Coordinate resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of care
  
  

services.

• Respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition and or medical
  
  

emergencies.

• Act as a supervisor and coordinate emergency response in absence of DOC and Executive
  
  

Directors.

• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern
  
  

communicated to DOC/Executive Director and other departments.

• Assist the DOC in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention
  
  

and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality Plans for the Nursing

Department.

• Coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from
  
  

approved education institutions.

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• Plan, directly supervise and evaluate the work of nursing staff on the assigned unit.
• Monitor performance and conduct Performance appraisals and provide feedback and share
  
  

with DOC.

• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating to ethics, morality,
  
  

and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct.

• To complete all other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Required Education, Credentials And Experience

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in applicable Province/State
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care
  
  

an asset.

• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination,
  
  

time management and customer focus skills.

• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated
  
  

care providers.

• Must maintain competencies as per the governing College standards.
• Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
  
  

Core Competencies

• Accountability: Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable to deliver high
  
  

quality, timely and cost-effective results.

• Business Acumen: Understands financial and operational aspects and implications that
  
  

are essential to achieve superior business results.

• Coaching & Developing Talent: Building capability of self, individuals and teams by
  
  

engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development. Building capability of self,

individuals and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development.

• Customer Focus: Keeping the customer in mind to deliver the highest possible quality of
  
  

care, service and choices.

• Execution Excellence: Optimizes available resources and pursues implementation to
  
  

consistently achieve exceptional outcomes.

• Innovative Thinking: Identifies, develops and implements new and innovative solutions to
  
  

enhance opportunity, efficiency and quality.

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Inspires and fosters a team environment and works
  
  

collaboratively to achieve business goals and objectives.

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.