Registered Practical Nurse Casual AgeCare Pine Grove

The Registered Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice. The nurse implements AgeCare policies and procedures, provides input into the revision of procedures, and works with the health care team to ensure residents' care needs are met.

Requirements

• A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Regulations, the Health Disciplines Act, Occupation Health and Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Controlled Substances Act (Canada) Health Promotion and Protection Act, Personal Health Protection Act, Coroners Act, College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statues
• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario and a member in good standing

Benefits

• In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, implements AgeCare policies and procedures on the unit
• Liaises with physicians and other members of the health care team including external health care partners
• Works with other members of the health care team to ensure residents’ care needs are met