Registered Practical Nurse - Casual/ Part Time - Guildwood Villa
Extendicare West Oak Village
Guildwood Villa, , Canada
Nursing standards and principles
Observe, report and record vital signs
Develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans
The RPN/LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care
Job Summary
The RPN/LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.
Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients.
At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada.
Matching Summary
The RPN/LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Nursing standards and principles
Observe, report and record vital signs
Develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans
Infection Control Practices
Nice-to-have
Working with seniors
Dealing with the cognitively impaired
Friendly demeanor and active listening
Key Requirements
Current certificate of competence from Approved Institutions
Registration or eligible for registration with Approved Institutions
Previous managerial experience preferred
Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices
Ability to present information clearly and effectively
Ability to collect and use information to generate creative solutions
Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills