Resource Nurse - RPN - Full-Time - Days

at  Mill Creek Care Centre

“HOW DO YOU LIVE IN THE MOMENT?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.
The Registered Practical Nurse - MD/Resource Nurse reports to the Director of Care. Coordinates and oversees all aspects of resident-focused delivery of care. Provide direct supervision, leadership, and education to other members of the healthcare team. Acts as a resource and advocate for residents, families, and staff. Promote the values, goals, and philosophy of the Home.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Practical Nurse with a current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Praxtical Nurse or a Registered Practical Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60
• Basic CPR
• Experience in long-term care setting an asset.
• Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired.
• To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction
• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
• Two supervisory references required
• Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

• In collaboration with the Clinical Practice Coordinator/designate, provides hands-on support to Registered Staff in each required program area (i.e. Skin Care & Wound Management, Falls Prevention & Management, Continence Care & Bowel Management, Infection Prevention & Control, Palliative Care Philosophy & Pain Management).
• Conducts weekly MD rounds on designated days and times and transcribes, processes, and assists with completing physician orders.
• Notifies physician of changes in resident’s health status, as required, and notifies substitute decision maker when there is a change in the resident’s medication/treatment order in conjunction with the unit nurse.
• Facilitates the admission audits on the day of admission and hands them over to the nurse manager for completion.
• In collaboration with the program leads, conducts regular audits for all required programs and follows up on areas of non-compliance.
• In collaboration with the Unit Supervisor, facilitates ongoing monitoring and auditing the following:
• annual physicals & heights
• residents’ expressed wishes
• lab orders
• availability of nursing supplies
• 3MMRs
• Assists with drug destruction process (as needed)
• Conducts unit rounds at the beginning, throughout and end of shift.
• Actively participates in the medication reconciliation process and guides staff regarding best practices.
• Acts as a mentor and coach for Registered Staff in clinical areas, communication, personal and professional development.
• Identify areas of education for capacity building in Registered Staff.
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory