The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient -oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care
Job Summary
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient -oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.
Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans.
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Matching Summary
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient -oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
nursing standards and principles
observe, report and record vital signs
assess patients/residents
develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans
monitor health and note changes
infection control practices
working with seniors
Nice-to-have
managerial experience preferred
dealing with the cognitively impaired
friendly demeanour
creative solutions
organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills
Key Requirements
Appropriate current certificate of competence
Registration or eligible for registration
Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred
Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices
Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
Ability to present information clearly and effectively
Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems
Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills