Registered Practical Nurse

The City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking an individual to fill the following Part-time position:

Registered Practical Nurse
Job # 10-018
(External Posting)
CUPE 1167
($21.37 - $23.37)

Reports to:  Registered Nurse/Director of Care

Job Description:

• Practices as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, under the standards of the Ministry of Health, the College of Nurses of Ontario and the policies of the Home;
• Maintains knowledge of and promotes in all aspects of resident care the Resident Bill of Rights;
• Supervises, directs and assists the Personal Support Workers in the provision of personal care;
• Provides nursing service at the level of skill compatible with the RPN scope of practice; responsible for behavioral supervision of residents;
• Assesses the needs of residents and organizes for the provision of resident care under the direction of the Registered Nurse;
• Participates in the preparation of resident care plans;
• Maintains effective communication and good interpersonal relations with medical and allied health care staff, management, residents, families, and other departments;
• Assists in implementing and enforcing facility and departmental policies;
• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, maintains the safekeeping of all drugs and prescribed treatments on the unit; administers drugs and treatments according to procedure;
• Supports and actively participates in orientation, in-service programs and other staff development;
• Assists the Director of Care in evaluating the performance of Personal Support Workers; informs the Registered Nurse of staff performance issues;
• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in quality improvement and risk management, including leadership of initiatives as assigned; conducts ongoing audits for effectiveness;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Education Required:

• Must possess and maintain a current Certificate of Competence as an RPN issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Must have successfully completed an Administration of Medications for RPN course;
• Able to deal tactfully and effectively with aged individuals and their families;
• Demonstrated customer-service skills;
• Must be able to work co-operatively with co-workers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Hours of Work:

• Shifts are subject to change;
• Overtime may be required;
• Weekend work is involved;
• Must be willing to work day, evening and night shifts as assigned.

Applicants must be prepared for skills testing.

Interested applicants are invited to apply in confidence to the address below to:

Human Resources Officer, Recruitment
City of Kawartha Lakes
P.O. Box 9000, 28 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON  K9V 5R8

Please quote the Job Number and Job Line, on your submission.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date Posted: January 15, 2010