Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Extendicare Halton Hills
Core
Provide planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care and medication administration in a long-term care setting for seniors.
Role type
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Builds
Direct resident care plans and medication/treatment administration
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care / Gerontology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical knowledge, care coordination, emergency first aid, medication administration, care plan implementation, infection prevention, delegation to unregulated care providers
Preferred skills
Experience with unregulated care providers, gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care
Technologies
Microsoft Office applications
Responsibilities
Complete and update clinical care assessments and care/service plans; administer medications and treatments; respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid; coordinate nursing team assignments; educate residents and families; manage infection prevention and safety programs.
Seniority
Individual Contributor