Registered Practical Nurse - Houses of Providence 3

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RPN in collaboration with the RN and the Care team is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of an identified resident group.

The RPN in collaboration with other members of the health care team uses her/his knowledge, communication, leadership and decision making skills to meet the health needs of residents and families at Providence Healthcare and is accountable and responsible for her/his own professional actions and ongoing professional development.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resident and family care provision

The RPN in partnership with the RN and in collaboration with the resident, family and other staff:

• Determines the scope of her involvement with a resident /family based on the College of Nurses standard for scope of practice for an RPN including the elements of predictability, acuity and provider skill set
• Establishes a relationship in which the resident & family feels safe and respected. She/he advocates on behalf of the resident & family ensuring consideration of their perspective in all health care planning.
• Is aware of the medical history, needs, medications (effects and adverse effects) and plan of care for every resident in their care
• Practices from a perspective that is based on resident centered principles of choice, self-determination, privacy, dignity and self-worth, autonomy and independent, self-expression, freedom and stimulation;
• Systematically collects data about the health of the resident for initial screening and ongoing assessment, and collaborates with the RN to identify priorities, goals, target dates and strategies of interventions that contribute to the individualized care plan to achieve the best possible outcomes for each resident
• Manages stable and predictable residents and situations using critical thinking and the resources at hand and identifies early the need to conference with the RN for evolving resident instability or for support in determining next steps in a situation
• Promotes and maintains resident independence through encouragement of their involvement in activities of daily living, restorative goals and other activities;
• Safely and competently implements relevant strategies and interventions as identified in the resident's plan of care, including administering medications using at least two (2) resident identifiers

Clinical Documentation:

• Documents in a timely and concise manner according to the current College of Nurses of Ontario standards and Providence Healthcare policies
• Reports changes and concerns in a resident's status or progress appropriately and in a timely way to the RN and/or the Physician and/or the care team
• Transcribes medical orders within Providence Healthcare policy
• Collaborates with the care team to complete relevant care plan updates

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have a current Medication Certificate (if applicable) which meets the College of Nurses Standards of Practice and Providence Healthccare's requirements;
• Current BCLS certification
• Previous experience with an older adult population with long term needs is desirable
• A good understanding of major nursing and health issues and the ethical and legislative framework that influences the situations in which RPN functions
• Good and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Very good attendance record
• Good performance record