Float Rpn

**RPN-Float Shift**

**Reports to**: Resident Care Manager

**Position Summary**

The Float RPN is an extra position to support with nursing department operations. It is a unionized position, usually scheduled 1300h -2100h. 7 shifts bi-weekly including every other weekend and call ins.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Takes direction from shift staff nurse
- Complete initial and ongoing assessments and update service plans for residents.
- Ensuring that all admission, transfers and discharges checklists of residents are completed
- Residents identified on the dashboard as requiring assessments and service plan revisions are completed.
- Assist with RPN and/or PSW on duty with completing tasks as assigned.
- May be schedule to provide coverage for a floor shift and cover staff breaks as required.
- May be asked to work overtime and /or called in to work as a shift nurse.
- Working in collaboration with all team members
- Responding to emergency situations;
- Responding to resident and family concerns, promptly engaging the Resident Care Manager and Executive Director accordingly;
- Completing pertinent paperwork and reports correctly and in keeping with assigned deadlines; maintaining accurate charts for each resident and ensuring all reporting is completed and current;
- Ensuring that care services delivered are in accordance with all pertinent legislative requirements (e.g. the _Retirement Homes Act, 2010_), company policies, and industry best practices;
- Meeting the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario at all times;
- Supporting the Infection Control Program for the residence;
- Supporting the orientation of new employees;
- Other duties as assigned.

**The key qualifications for this position will include, but are not limited to**:

- Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Two (2) years of nursing experience in a similar setting;
- Valid CPR certificates is preferable;
- Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner;
- Exceptional assessment skills and time management skills;
- Uses sound judgment and tact in handling confidential matters;
- The ability to conduct your work on a computer utilizing PointClickCare and Microsoft Office programs;

**Health Screening Requirements**:
Each member of staff must have a:

- 2 step TB test
- Flu Vaccine

**HOW TO APPLY**

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time

**Salary**: $23.00-$24.88 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person