Job Details: Licensed Practical Nurse - Glenwarren Lodge

Description: Casual
Qualifications:
A Registered Practical Nurse possessing a license from the applicable Provincial authority and a Medication Administration Certificate.
Experience in a long term care setting. Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess.
Skills and leadership abilities in supervising other nursing personnel is a must. Must be able to communicate in English including written documentation.
Proficiency in a second language is an asset

Key Responsibilities:
Assesses the needs of individual residents and organizes for the provision of resident care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Participates in the formulation of the Resident Care Plan.
Assists in planning assignments for self and Health Care Aides/Nurse Aides, Attendants and delegates accordingly to provide for effective resident care taking into account the physical, spiritual, psychosocial and restorative needs of the resident.
Supervises the nursing care given by Health Care Aides/Nurse Aides, Attendants under his/her direction, in accordance with the Resident Care Plans.
Maintains effective communication and good interpersonal relations with medical and allied staff, residents, families and other departments.
Assists with the implementation and enforcement of all facility and departmental policies including QE/RM responsibilities.
Under supervision of an R.N., maintains the safekeeping of all drugs and prescribed treatments on the unit. Administers drugs and treatments according to procedure.
Supports and actively participates in unit orientation and in-service programs. Participation in learning needs assessment.
Assists the D.O.C./Registered Nurse in evaluating the performance of the HCA/NA supervised by him/her and assists with appropriate documentation. Keeps the Registered Nurse informed of any staff members whose performance is less than satisfactory.
Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted.
Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavors to promote it.
Maintains currency related to directives/memos/policies within facilities.
Specific duties will be listed on Job Routines and/or assigned by the supervisor.

Posting Date: Feb 4 08