The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice, and provides direction to Personal Support Workers as defined by the College of Nurses Standard of Practice on Working with Unregistered Health Care Workers.
What You Will Do
- In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, implement AgeCare policies and procedures on the unit and provide input into the revision of procedures.
- Liaise with physicians and other members of the health care team, and in the absence of the Registered Nurse, immediately notify the physician of any significant changes in resident status.
- Work with other members of the health care team to ensure residents’ care needs are met.
- Provide direction to Personal Support Workers on the care team.
- Participate in shift report with members of the health care team, ensuring...