ParaMed: Registered Practical Nurse

Company: ParaMed
Location: Springfield
Posted on: August 30, 2020

Job Description:

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will practice in accordance with legislation and the standards as determined by their regulatory body and the practice setting. The RPN will have the knowledge to assess, select, implement and evaluate a wide range of nursing interventions to ensure consistent safe, competent and ethical care. Client groups receiving care may include Pediatrics or Adults with complex medical/health concerns. Care will take place within the community within a residential or institutional setting with referrals generated by a variety of sources including government agencies, employers, insurance companies or private payees.Qualifications Registration/licensing with provincial regulatory college, in good standingPreferably has a minimum of 2 years' experience as a practicing RPN/LPN ideally in a community settingWorking knowledge of applicable legislation including Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Privacy / Personal Health Information Act and othersSuperior oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and families to ensure that barriers to communication do not impact the clients ability to direct their own care processEffective skills in critical thinking and problem solvingKnowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and familiesCurrent certification (within the past 12 mos) of First Aid, CPR, completed within CanadaAble to provide a current, clear criminal background check including Vulnerable Screening (VPS)Responsibilities Provides safe, competent, compassionate and ethical nursing care to ensure the personal safety of clientsUses appropriate assessment tools and techniques in consultation with clients and the health care team to assess clients regarding physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, developmental, environmental and social needsEngages client using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement to identify actual and potential client health care needs, strengths, capacities and goals.Establishes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with clients and the health care team, including the distinction between social interaction and therapeutic relationshipsParticipates in necessary care conferences with Health Care teamMaintains the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective care in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practiceMaintains professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed's policies and the standards applied by their regulatory body.Shows respect for cultural needs, dignity, privacy and confidentiality of clientsDischarges client when goals have been achieved.Other duties as assignedCompetenciesIncorporates federal and provincial laws and regulations, national and provincial standards to provide high quality, safe and ethical care to clients/patients i.E. Regulated Health Professionals Act. Assumes professional responsibility, thinks critically, demonstrates practical knowledge, engages in professional development, manages own practice and advocates within system on clients/patients' behalf.This is a Union Position Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada, TorontoUnion Classification: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)Salary: LHIN Funded. RPN Rates as per Collective AgreementLocation: Toronto CentralIn accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ParaMed Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of ParaMed hiring process.#careers@paramed

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