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Registered Practical Nurse
Dynamic One Health Services Ltd
Richmond Hill, ON
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Registered Practical Nurse

Looking for a staff who can work in Retirement Home settings

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and EXPERIENCE:

- Observes and monitors condition of clients and reports injuries, and general physical and emotional condition to supervisor and physicians

- Medication administration, narcotic control, application of treatments and dressings, transcription of physician orders, reordering of medications and other skills

- Participate as an interdisciplinary team member

- Supports and instructs client and family in care plans; offers emotional support; answers questions from client and family. Maintains personal care records

- Provides nursing care and develops and modifies care plans for residents/clients

- Informs clients about medications and side effects

- Administers first aid including CPR as necessary

- Orients new clients and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies departments and individuals of admittance

- Prepares client for transfer or departure, including organization of personal belongings, contacting of appropriate organization (hospital, coroner's office, etc.), and completion of required documentation

- Schedules appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and health specialists by telephone, arranging for transportation and/or escort

- Ensures results/hospital records are available to client

- Occasionally provides personal care for residents/clients, i.e. hygiene, bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, ambulation, and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices

- Prepares and maintains documentation i.e. charts, records, and incident reports

- Obtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc

- Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

- Able to speak Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin)

- Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario

- Diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e. certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration)

- Minimum of one year experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care preferred

- Possession of valid CPR and First Aid certificates

- Willing to work shift duties at a rotation basis

- Ability to discern relevant information to make effective judgement and decisions to manage care

- Ability to work as a team leader

- Demonstrate supervisory skills

- Demonstrate core competencies, i.e. customer services, continuous improvement, leadership and initiatives and team player

- Adhere to professional competences, i.e. caring and respectful behaviour, therapeutic relationship, clinical skills and knowledge, strong assessment skills, communication skills, conflict management skills and organisation skills

- Proficiency in oral and written English

- Cultural sensitive and ability to speak Cantonese/Mandarin in addition to English would be an asset

- Relevant computer literacy

WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work schedules
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing education and professional development

Job Location

Richmond Hill, Canada

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Salary: $23.00 /hour

Experience:

  • nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Licence:

  • Nursing (Required)
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