Casual Registered Practical Nurse - Days and Evenings

Ensure resident care is provide within established nursing standards and principles, physicians' orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.

Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents' health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders.

Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit.

Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.

Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.

Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.