Job Description
The Opportunity
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice. The RPN provides direction to Personal Support Workers, working within the College of Nurses Standard of Practice.
What You Will Do
- In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, implement AgeCare policies and procedures on the unit.
- Provide input into the revision of procedures within the residence and the unit.
- Liaise with physicians and other members of the health care team, including external health care partners.
- Immediately notify the physician of significant changes in resident status in the absence of the Registered Nurse.
- Work with the health care team to ensure residents’ care needs are met.
- Provide direction to Personal Support Workers on the care team.
- Participate in shift reports with the health care team, ensurin...