When You Join TLC Healthcare

You become a member of our team. We work with you to create a schedule that meets your needs. We provide 4% vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, WSIB coverage, payroll deductions and health and dental benefits after 6 months of employment.

Flexible positions available Port Carling, ON

About the Registered Practical Nurse position

As part of the TLC team, you are providing an essential service to our clients when they need it most. Your presence makes a positive difference to the people who live and work there.

We are looking for a RPN to provide staffing support for Palliative Care clients.

The ideal candidate will be self-directed and enjoy the variety. You will give the best nursing care with little supervision as an accountable and well-trained professional. You are compassionate, cool-tempered, and follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently.

The goal is to promote patient well-being by providing high-quality nursing care.

Registered Practical Nurse Responsibilities

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) shall, through the nursing process, determine and provide the professional care needed by the residents. She/he will assume a lead role in the interdisciplinary team when there is no RN on shift and will provide supervision for the PSW, and the Hospice Volunteers. In addition, the RPN will liaise with physicians and other Health Care workers to develop and maintain a client-centered, goal-oriented plan of care.

Assume responsibility for all aspects of resident care in accordance with the Regulated Health Care Professionals Act and the College of Nurses

Assessment: Assesses for pain and symptom management on an ongoing basis, and administer medications according to the College of Nurses Standards of Practice. Collaborates with the rest of the care team and takes a lead role in team rounds and report. Recognizes, assesses and responds to resident health status changes in accordance with Hospice philosophy, and reports appropriately to the Most Responsible Provider (MRP – MD/NP). Leads and participates actively in resident care planning and seeks interdisciplinary consultation as appropriate. Consults with the resident, family members, and/or the substitute decision maker regarding needs, wishes, and preferences for care. Consults with the RN Leads; Hospice Muskoka Palliative Care Team, Simcoe Muskoka Palliative Care Team or HCC Case manager for additional services as required.

Implementation: Delivers interventions in accordance with College of Nurses Standards of Practice, such as: pharmaceutical, medical, and other interventions as ordered by the MRP. Provides leadership to RPNs, PSWs and volunteers and other team members and teaches others to administer treatments as required and as appropriate. Documents accurately and in a timely manner according to College of Nurses Standards. Assists with ordering supplies according to resident needs and in collaboration with the CCAC Case Manager. Monitors and assumes responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy environment, and reports unsafe situations to the Director of Care (DOC).

Evaluation: Reviews, evaluates, and or revises the Resident Care Plan daily or as needed. Reports medication errors to the DOC and completes an Occurrence report according to Hospice Policy. Confers with residents and/or family regarding their satisfaction with the care plan. Completes an annual self-evaluation of performance including identification of learning needs and goals.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized RPN program.
• Must be a current registrant in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Palliative Care certification an asset or willingness to pursue certification.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated expertise with pain and symptom management.
• Experience leading and functioning in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Computer literate. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must have time management skills accompanied by flexibility

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
TLC staff are required to comply with the Covid Policies and Procedures of the Residence they are assigned to; this may require staff to be fully vaccinated, wear PPE provided by the Residence and follow all Infection Control Protocols as directed.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Carling, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Palliative Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CNO RPN registration (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-02-13

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