Registered Practical Nurse

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE Full time Opportunity 07:00 - 19:00 shift Chippawa Creek at Bella Care Residence Candidates are invited to apply for the Full Time position of Registered Practical Nurse at Chippawa Creek at Bella Care Residence a 160 bed long term care facility located in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Practical Nurse will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario. Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare Standards. Responsibilities Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians' orders and administrative policies, as well as 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 and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents' health, notes change in condition and assess the need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders. Organize direct functions and activities related to the provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Intereprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations. Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care. 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. Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors. Effective communicaiton skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.