A Sample of What You Get to do (plus other related duties)

• Co-ordinate appropriate nursing care using the nursing process:

• Assess resident’s needs, plan care for residents, implement plan of care and evaluate the plan of care.

• Perform computerized data entry, charting and operational procedures (i.e., generating reports, RAP’s) related to the RAI-MSDS systems, medication administration and other computer programs required in the nursing department.

• Initiate and maintain effective communication with appropriate members of the Health Care Team regarding residents’ condition and effectiveness of the care plan.

• Maintain effective liaison with the medical director and attending physician(s) to ensure continuous medical services for residents (initiating contact with the medical director and attending physician(s), receive and process orders, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate the effectiveness or orders).

• Arrange and co-ordinate other professional services, support services and external agencies including pharmacy services.

• Provide personal nursing care to the residents, as required.

• Review and maintain records according to established policies and according to the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Nursing Documentation Standards.

• Arrange/co-ordinate resident’s appointments, transfers, admissions and discharges and participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

• Participate and co-operate as a member of the Heath Care Team.

• Ensure family members are informed of significant changes in physical or mental conditions of the resident and assist in palliative care.

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Home’s policies.

• Monitor infections/ outbreaks.

• Ensure staffing for the oncoming shift is adequate.

• Know, interpret and enforce the Home’s policies and the standards of nursing practices.

• Ensure the safe and efficient functioning of the Home in the absence of the Administrator and Director of Nursing and Personal Care.

• Prepare, investigate and submit reports regarding staff/ resident incidents and staff discipline incidents.

• Provide for the safety of residents and staff by identifying, removing and reporting unsafe equipment.

• Attend in-services and staff development programs.

• Promote and support staff development and continuing education, provide in-service and ongoing training in respect to new procedures and practices.

• Comply with and ensure that staff comply with the Fire and Health and Safety Regulations and attain proficiency in the methods of sounding the fire alarm, fire evacuation procedures, proper use of fire extinguishing equipment and other procedures designed to ensure the security and protection of residents of the Home.

• Comply with the current and relevant long-term care legislation and regulations.

• Participate in programs to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of nursing services provided by the Home.

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, practicing and promoting safe working habits, performing duties in a safe manner and follow all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation. This shall include wearing appropriate PPE as required.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with all applicable privacy and protection legislation.

• Perform other related duties as required