Registered Practical Nurse - Progressive and Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit
Core
Provide 24/7 nursing care, rehabilitation support, and mentorship to patients with chronic complex health issues or traumatic injuries in an inpatient progressive rehab unit.
Role type
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in progressive and geriatric rehabilitation
Builds
Inpatient rehabilitation care plans and patient independence outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Health assessment, Clinical decision-making, Patient safety compliance, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Mentorship of students/staff, Medication administration
Preferred skills
Complex continuing care experience, Medical asepsis, Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level), Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario membership
Technologies
Computer software (word, email, web applications)
Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care within RPN scope; Participate in inter-professional team care planning and rounds; Provide leadership and mentorship to students and new staff; Educate patients, families, and community providers on rehab nursing philosophy; Ensure compliance with patient safety policies and procedures.
Seniority
Staff level, with mentorship responsibilities