Registered Practical Nurse – Day Program

Job title: Registered Practical Nurse – Day Program

Job description: The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation’s seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Overview

Monitor the provision of resident care by the nursing team on an assigned unit, acting as the team leader. Assess the resident’s needs in accordance with the RAI-MDS tool and provide a plan of care and interventions based on an evaluation of outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration of Medications and Treatments:

• Administer and document medications and treatments for all residents, and assess effectiveness
• Report resident response to medication and treatments to physician/nurse practitioner
• Transcribe and process all orders received

Communication and Documentation:

• Chart care provided, behaviours and incidents
• Respond to resident and family inquiries
• Educate residents, families, and staff
• Complete RAI-MDS assessments, RAPs and care plans according to schedule
• Act as a mentor for students during clinical placement
• Provide guidance and direction to Personal Support Workers, and other staff working on the assigned unit

Resident Care:

• Assist as necessary with resident care and transferring
• Ensure resident and family are comfortable during palliative phase
• Monitor levels of liquid oxygen in portable ranks and fill as necessary

General:

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position’s Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: Not Applicable
Indirect Supervision: Not Applicable
Functional Authority: Act as a resource to Personal Support Workers and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Minimum Formal Education:

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience:

• None required

The County of Lambton is an equal opportunity employer servicing our diverse communities. The County of Lambton is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. Although we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information required by this posting/advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone 519-845-0801 or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.

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