Job Details: Licensed Practical Nurse - New Horizons Care Corporation

Description: Full Time / Part Time / 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.

Joan Taylor, Director of Care
Email: joantaylor@cplodges.com

Posting Date: Mar 10 08