As a Registered Practical Nurse in Carefor’s Visit Nursing Program, you will make a difference in the lives of your clients in the community by utilizing your excellent communication skills to obtain relevant information from your clients and their families. You will implement nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan in consultation with the client and/or caregiver and the health care team. You will utilize adult learning principals and teaching materials to provide guidance to clients and their caregivers. You will incorporate your research findings into your daily clinical practice while demonstrating your exceptional time management and advance planning skills that will promote client-directed care, self-care and independence.

• In our fast-paced, responsive, and caring environment, we are looking for a self-starter who has the experience and ability to jump in on day one with energy and enthusiasm. The following items describe important experience and competency areas you have demonstrated in your current or previous roles in order to be successful in this role:

• You are registered in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO)
• You have excellent high-tech skills (with IV restart) or a passion to be trained in these skills
• You possess a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
• You have excellent documentation skills
• You have the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary practice
• You have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt nursing to independent practice
• You take initiative and you are passionate about caring for your clientsIf you have the following, it would be considered an additional asset:

• Ability to converse in both official languages (English and French)
• Experience in palliative care
• You have LEAP training or are willing to take part as a requirement to palliative care provision
• Experience in community health care
• Current skills in Foot Care

• Competitive base salary
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients

As a Registered Practical Nurse in Carefor’s Visit Nursing Program, you will make a difference in the lives of your clients in the community by utilizing your excellent communication skills to obtain relevant information from your clients and their families. You will implement nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan in consultation with the client and/or caregiver and the health care team. You will utilize adult learning principals and teaching materials to provide guidance to clients and their caregivers. You will incorporate your research findings into your daily clinical practice while demonstrating your exceptional time management and advance planning skills that will promote client-directed care, self-care and independence.

In our fast-paced, responsive, and caring environment, we are looking for a self-starter who has the experience and ability to jump in on day one with energy and enthusiasm.

The following items describe important experience and competency areas you have demonstrated in your current or previous roles in order to be successful in this role:

• You are registered in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO)
• You have excellent high-tech skills (with IV restart) or a passion to be trained in these skills
• You possess a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
• You have excellent documentation skills
• You have the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary practice
• You have excellent problem solving skills and the ability to adapt nursing to independent practice
• You take initiative and you are passionate about caring for your clients

If you have the following, it would be considered an additional asset:

• Ability to converse in both official languages (English/French)
• Experience in palliative care
• You have LEAP training or are willing to take part as a requirement to palliative care provision
• Experience in community health care
• Current skills in Foot Care

• Competitive base salary
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Health and Dental benefits
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice

The RPN provides service consistent with the standards established by Carefor and CNO. The nursing process is utilized: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

• Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client’s functional abilities, general condition and activities of daily living following pre-set procedures
• Implements the care plan based on the nursing assessment in collaboration with the physician, PSW’s and supervisor and review quarterly
• Implements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan
• Performs technical nursing skills at a safe level in accordance with scope of practice, nursing principles and Carefor policies and procedures
• Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client/family
• Describes and documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to Carefor standards (by exception)
• Evaluates client’s responses to care plan for the achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes; revises plan as required
• Demonstrates respect for client’s choices and decisions
• Utilizes adult learning principles and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients, unregulated care providers and volunteers
• Reports and discusses client’s status on a regular basis with other members of the health care team, including physician when necessary
• Works closely with the care team (including Personal Support Workers (PSWs), cooks, recreation/activity coordinator and/or volunteers), providing them with direction, teaching and support
• Orders and checks new medications from the pharmacy and lists the medications on the MAR sheets
• Medication administration to clients as per CNO standards
• Admissions and discharges of clients as required
• Keep up to date on changes in the field of dementia care
• Familiarity with the home’s fire, disaster and evacuation plans
• Participate in providing personal care, activities of daily living, preparing and serving meals and snacks, light housekeeping, recreational/personal interest activities, as necessary.

Leadership

• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical resource and mentor for fellow nurses, PSWs, volunteers, and students.
• Shares knowledge, assisting clients to make informed choices in determining health and service needs
• Influences policy review and development in health care and standards of nursing practice through involvement in Carefor, professional organizations and/or community organizations
• Help create and maintain a peaceful and home-like environment for guests

Quality & Risk Management

• Practices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of Carefor
• Articulates knowledge of components of quality and risk management
• Plans, implements, evaluates and adjusts care in accordance with customer focused expectations
• Seeks input from clients and their family (POA) to assure that service meets expectations
• Functions as an effective team member
• Participates in decision-making and follows up to promote continuous quality improvement

Professional Accountability

• Functions in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice from the CNO
• Functions in accordance with the Carefor policies, procedures and strategic direction
• Functions in accordance with applicable legislation
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Collaborates with management staff and colleagues in the evaluation of own practice

Communication

• Receives direction and assignments from the supervisor and/or manager by phone or in-person
• Observes the client’s pattern of communication and relating and reports changes/concerns to the health care team and supervisor and/or manager
• Relates to and shares information with other members of the clients health care team within and outside the organization in a professional and timely manner
• Reports verbally to the physician/family any changes in the individual’s personal support needs necessitating a change in the care plan
• Utilizes verbal and non-verbal communication skills effectively with the client
• Communicates with the clients respectfully and according to their needs and situation/condition
• Uses effective communication strategies to manage inappropriate, disruptive or aggressive behaviour
• Consults with the supervisor and/or manager when unable to resolve difficulties with a client or team member or when requiring clarification about an issue
• Uses interpersonal skills to build caring/helping relationships with clients
• Acts as a team player, communicating effectively with all team members

Daily Routine:

• On arrival at work receive report from the departing staff and at the end of the shift give report to the arriving staff
• Reads all relevant memos, care plans, and other written instructions or directions pertinent to that day’s shift
• Enters all necessary information in the chart as required
• Enters relevant information in the staff communication log as required.
• Medication administration to clients as per CNO standards
• Participate in providing personal care, activities of daily living, preparing and serving meals & snacks, light housekeeping, recreational/personal interest activities as necessary.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR level C Certificate
• Nine (9) months to one (1) year of experience working with elderly clients with dementia

Qualifications considered an asset

• Experience working with Dementia clients preferred

• Competitive base salary
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Health and Dental benefits
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients