Description
Job Number:J1121-0825
Job Title:Registered Practical Nurse
Position Status:Part Time
Job Category:Long-Term Care Nursing
Division:Long-Term Care
Facility:Marshall Gowland Manor, Lambton Meadowview Villa or North Lambton Lodge
City:Sarnia, Petrolia, or Forest, Ontario, Canada
Number of Positions:3
Hours of Work:As Scheduled
Wage Rate:$27.05 - $32.06/Hour
Date Posted:November 15, 2021
Closing Date:February 13, 2022
Company Biography
*Please Note: This is an open job posting. Applications will be reviewed when vacancies become available. The County of Lambton has 3 Long-Term Care Homes, which include Marshall Gowland Manor (UNIFOR 302) in Sarnia, Lambton Meadowview Villa (CUPE 2557) in Petrolia, and North Lambton Lodge (CUPE 2557) in Forest. A Registered Practical Nurse position is only required to work at one Home.*
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.
Position Overview
The Registered Practical Nurse is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and has a Certificate of Competence. The RPN oversees the care of the residents under the guidance of the Registered Nurse and follows the guidance principles of the College of Nurses Standards of Care. The RPN is responsible for, and accountable for, providing nursing care to residents and directing the works of PSW's. The RPN is a member of the Health Care Team in the home interfacing with other disciplines such as the Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Dietician, and Physiotherapist to develop the resident's plan of care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administration of Medications and Treatments:
• Administer and produce proper reporting and documentation for all residents
• Chart results of prescribed treatments and medications
• Chart patient’s behaviours and incidents not including medication
• Provide doctor with updated information on residents
• Transcribe orders by doctors or pharmacy as necessary
Communication and Documentation:
• Educating residents, family members, staff and students
• Acting as mentors for students and providing them with all necessary knowledge and skills required
• Answering phone calls and setting up appointments for residents
• Chart care provided, behaviours and incidents
• Respond to resident and family inquiries
• Complete RAI-MDS assessments, RAPs and care plans according to schedule
Patient Care:
• Assist as necessary with resident’s personal care i.e. feeding, bathing, toileting
• Assist transferring as necessary
• Ensure that proper procedures are adhered to during palliative care
• Ensure that both resident and family members have what they require to be comfortable
Equipment Inspection/Cleaning:
• Maintain the effectiveness of hearing aids for the impaired and replaces batteries
• Monitor levels of liquid oxygen in portable tanks and fill tanks
General:
• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: None
Indirect Supervision: None
Functional Authority: Regularly provides guidance, instruction and direction to HCA’s, PSW’s, housekeeping, dietary staff, students and other RPN’s. Acts as a resource to HCA’s and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Job Title:Registered Practical Nurse
Position Status:Part Time
Job Category:Long-Term Care Nursing
Division:Long-Term Care
Facility:Marshall Gowland Manor, Lambton Meadowview Villa or North Lambton Lodge
City:Sarnia, Petrolia, or Forest, Ontario, Canada
Number of Positions:3
Hours of Work:As Scheduled
Wage Rate:$27.05 - $32.06/Hour
Date Posted:November 15, 2021
Closing Date:February 13, 2022
Company Biography
*Please Note: This is an open job posting. Applications will be reviewed when vacancies become available. The County of Lambton has 3 Long-Term Care Homes, which include Marshall Gowland Manor (UNIFOR 302) in Sarnia, Lambton Meadowview Villa (CUPE 2557) in Petrolia, and North Lambton Lodge (CUPE 2557) in Forest. A Registered Practical Nurse position is only required to work at one Home.*
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.
Position Overview
The Registered Practical Nurse is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and has a Certificate of Competence. The RPN oversees the care of the residents under the guidance of the Registered Nurse and follows the guidance principles of the College of Nurses Standards of Care. The RPN is responsible for, and accountable for, providing nursing care to residents and directing the works of PSW's. The RPN is a member of the Health Care Team in the home interfacing with other disciplines such as the Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Dietician, and Physiotherapist to develop the resident's plan of care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administration of Medications and Treatments:
• Administer and produce proper reporting and documentation for all residents
• Chart results of prescribed treatments and medications
• Chart patient’s behaviours and incidents not including medication
• Provide doctor with updated information on residents
• Transcribe orders by doctors or pharmacy as necessary
Communication and Documentation:
• Educating residents, family members, staff and students
• Acting as mentors for students and providing them with all necessary knowledge and skills required
• Answering phone calls and setting up appointments for residents
• Chart care provided, behaviours and incidents
• Respond to resident and family inquiries
• Complete RAI-MDS assessments, RAPs and care plans according to schedule
Patient Care:
• Assist as necessary with resident’s personal care i.e. feeding, bathing, toileting
• Assist transferring as necessary
• Ensure that proper procedures are adhered to during palliative care
• Ensure that both resident and family members have what they require to be comfortable
Equipment Inspection/Cleaning:
• Maintain the effectiveness of hearing aids for the impaired and replaces batteries
• Monitor levels of liquid oxygen in portable tanks and fill tanks
General:
• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: None
Indirect Supervision: None
Functional Authority: Regularly provides guidance, instruction and direction to HCA’s, PSW’s, housekeeping, dietary staff, students and other RPN’s. Acts as a resource to HCA’s and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Minimum Formal Education:
• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma
• Registration with the College of Nurses
Experience:
• On-going education required to maintain nurse’s registration
• 1-3 months of on the job training to be able to perform job duties adequately
Salary & Benefits
$27.05 - $32.06/Hour
Contact
Other relevant information
How to Apply:
Applications are accepted online until 11:59pm on February 13, 2022. Please visit www.lambtononline.ca/jobs and select job posting J1121-0825 Registered Practical Nurse to apply.
Applications are accepted online until 11:59pm on February 13, 2022. Please visit www.lambtononline.ca/jobs and select job posting J1121-0825 Registered Practical Nurse to apply.
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