Registered Practical Nurse
Posted on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Riverview Heights Retirement Residence | Pembroke, Ontario
Full-Time 37 hrs/wk | Wage: Hourly | Closes 2024-12-12
Job Description
Description:
Riverview Heights Retirement Residence is an independent living seniors’ residence that opened in 2008. We provide a home-like setting with an open and friendly culture that allows residents and families to feel valued, safe and secure. Riverview Heights encourages independence while providing residents and their families the comfort of knowing our caring staff is there to help if needed.
Responsibilities of this position include:
* Participates in shift reports at the beginning and end of shift
* Administers and/or supervises medications as ordered by attending physicians
* Completes reporting paperwork including client charting, incident reports, behaviour reports, post-fall-analysis, etc.
* Maintains safety and cleanliness in all work areas
* Maintains confidentiality at all times
* Assists with infection control and communication with the local health unit
* Communicates with families, medical professionals, and other departments with respect to resident health and wellbeing
* Completes referrals and arranges for additional healthcare services
* Maintains point click care, point of care and EMAR
* Assists clients with personal care
* Completes nursing admission including medication orders, plan of care, UDA portal, code status, etc.
* Completes administrative documentation on new clients
* Gives treatments PRN (compresses, simple dressings, etc.)
Qualifications
* A valid Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
* Self-motivated with good decision-making abilities
* Experience in the care of the elderly
* Current First Aid and CPR certification
* Empathy for and ability to understand and verbalize with clients
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Excellent attendance is essential
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to client and family-centric care
* Able to concentrate in an environment that provides constant interruption and change
* Able to lift five to 25 pounds
Additional Information
We offer a very good benefit package and the premiums are paid by the employer.
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position.
Riverview Heights is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants need to make their needs known at the time of application.
JOB TERMS: Permanent
APPLY BY: 2024-12-12
How to Apply
Resumes can be emailed to: amatcheskie@riverviewheights.ca
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