Mvl-24-022 - Rpn, Ppt

**THE UNITED COUNTIES OF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE
- (Pre-Designate)_

**Maple View Lodge**

**Registered Practical Nurse**

**Status: Permanent Part-Time**

**Shifts: Days, Days/Evening**

**2023 Salary: $29.46 to $33.14/per hour**

**Location: Athens, Ontario**

**Bargaining Unit: OPSEU Local 494**

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Performs duties that provide optimum individualized resident care under the direction of the

Registered Nurse in accordance with Standards of Nursing Practice, College of Nurses of

Ontario, Long Term Care Homes Act and all other applicable legislation. This position acts as

liaison (team leader) between the RN and the Care Team monitoring resident care based on

policies and procedures, professional and regulatory standards, safety guidelines and best

practice. The RPN practices independently in situations where the outcome is predictable

and there is a low risk for negative outcomes. The RPN consults with the Registered Nurse

(RN) in all other situations, collaborating to meet care needs of more complex residents.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Certification & Licenses**
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a member in good

standing (to be verified at time of hire and then submitted annually)
- Certificate in Administration of Medications (if not included in the RPN course)
- Maintains competency in performing CPR according to standards of the College of

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Nurses of Ontario
- Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) Training is considered an asset
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) at the intermediate level.

**Experience**
- Experience in Long Term Care is considered an asset
- Experience with carrying out nursing interventions within scope of practice and takes

responsibility for the consequences of decisions and actions taken.
- Experience with carrying out nursing interventions within scope of practice and takes

responsibility for the consequences of decisions and actions taken.
- Experience with implementation and sustainability of the Registered Nurses

Association (RNAO) Best Practice Guidelines (BPG’s) and other Quality Initiatives

directly related to improved resident outcomes is considered an asset.
- Competence at the current level of knowledge for their practice through reflective

practice, ongoing learning, and professional development
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) at the intermediate level.

**Knowledge**
- Knowledge and experience working in interdisciplinary teams, as well as familiarity

with Long Term Care assessment and care planning processes.
- Understands relevant legislation and programs within Long Term Care
- Best Practice Champion and/or experience in quality initiatives is considered an asset

**Skills & Abilities**
- Demonstrated ability to respect the confidentiality of information and exercise tact

and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and advice to others on a regular basis.
- Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative team environment.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to interface with internal and external

clients and consumers in a professional manner.
- Strong organizational skills; detail oriented and able to prioritize multiple complex

tasks and activities meeting conflicting priorities and timelines.
- Able to fulfil all physical demands of the position.

**SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**:
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General Nursing (approximately 80 %)
- Responsible for safe, accurate administration of medication and treatments provided

to residents while maintaining complete and accurate applicable documentation.
- Assists with regular assessments of resident needs through development, update and

evaluation of resident care plans (including short and long-term goals).
- Assists in maintaining an environment to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and

psychosocial needs of the residents.
- As team leader, functions as liaison between all members of the Care Team and the

Registered Nurse, while promoting and encouraging all team members to respect the

individuality of each resident and their independence.
- Applies current knowledge regarding resident needs, gerontological principles,

nursing care, general health maintenance and promotion practicing competently

within legislated standards.
- Demonstrates accountability for her/his actions and decision-making with respect to

the provision of resident care.
- Identifies indicators of risk to resident health and reports concerns to Registered

Nursing staff.
- Contributes to resident care conferences.
- Monitors and provides guidance to PSW’s in provision of nursing care within an

assigned work area.
- Communicates effectively through the Team Leader role and in a respectful manner

with residents, family, members of health care team and all staff of Maple View

Lodge.
- Documents all aspects of resident care in a thorough and timely manner according to

prescribed policy and procedure.
- Maint