Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Sakura House - Casual

Job Summary:

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision and management of client and family centered, evidence-based, efficient nursing care to individuals and families in their homes and community with palliative care needs. The Registered Practical Nurse ensures care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice\u00A0set by VON and the relevant provincial regulatory body. The Registered Practical Nurse is\u00A0responsible for safe and appropriate teaching, assignment and delegation of tasks to different\u00A0categories of workers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care to predictable clients who have less complex care needs via an\u00A0established plan of care. When providing care to clients with more complex needs and\u00A0unpredictable health outcomes, must consult with an RN (or other appropriate health care\u00A0provider).
• Manages and facilitates care via an established nursing care plan and evaluate client\u00A0responses to interventions.
• Provides cost-effective, organized, outcome directed care on an ongoing basis.
• Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client and family and their environment\u00A0utilizing established procedures.
• Obtains relevant information for care from the client, family and appropriate members of\u00A0the healthcare team.
• Documents all relevant information clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately\u00A0according to VON standards.
• Describes and documents assessment findings utilizing established procedures. This\u00A0includes the documentation of a client\u2019s and family\u2019s reaction to care.
• Documents problems identified using a specified framework and focuses care on\u00A0appropriate problem areas utilizing established procedures.
• Contributes to clients\u2019 care plans in collaboration with the health care team.
• Selects and implements strategies or interventions from established care plans in\u00A0consultation with the client and/or caregiver and health care team.
• Documents and provides rational for modifications to the care plan, such as changes to\u00A0the visit schedule.
• Negotiates with client and the family during delivery of care while respecting client choices.
• Incorporates current research findings into clinical practices.
• Provides rationale for referrals, increase or decrease in visits and for discharge based\u00A0on relevant, sound data and established guidelines.
• Identifies and utilizes tools and resources for relevant work and manages these\u00A0resources.
• Assigns care to other workers and involves the client and family in client care as appropriate.
• Refers clients to appropriate category of nursing care provider and to other disciplines\u00A0utilizing established guidelines.
• Promotes client-directed care, self-care and independence through teaching.
• Shares clinical knowledge to enable clients, family and the community to make informed\u00A0choices in determining health and service needs.
• Utilizes adult learning principals and established teaching materials to provide health\u00A0teaching to clients and families.
• Promotes involvement of the client family in determining health and service needs.
• Participates in the development of heath policies and nursing practice standards\u00A0through involvement in VON, professional organizations and community organizations.
• Practices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of VON Canada\u00A0and Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Plans, implements, evaluates and adjusts care in accordance with customer\u00A0focused expectations by seeking input from clients to assure that service meets\u00A0needs.
• Participates in decision making and follows up to promote continuous quality improvement.
• Functions in accordance with the VON policies, procedures and strategic direction of\u00A0VON Canada.
• Collaborates with management staff and colleagues in the evaluation of own practice and\u00A0maintains competence through continuing education and self-reflection.

Common Responsibilities

• Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care\u00A0provider
• Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in\u00A0accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Abides by all VON policies and work practices
• Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and\u00A0practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role
• Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery

External and Internal Relationships:

• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical resource and\u00A0mentor for other care providers, staff and students.
• Engages regularly with clients, their families and caregivers. Provides education and support\u00A0to engage clients and families in independence.
• Participates actively with other healthcare professional organizations and the community to\u00A0promote nursing best practices.

Education, Designations and Experience:

• Must have a License as a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of\u00A0practice with certification in Palliative Care.
• Three years of experience in a community or acute care setting is required with a focus\u00A0on palliative care preferred.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Community Health Nursing an asset
• LEAP training an asset.
• CAPCE or other fundamentals may be required based on funder requirements in area\u00A0of hire.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to observe and make effective assessments of clinical issues.
• Able to initiate and support health teaching, facilitation and development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with particular proficiency in\u00A0interviewing relevant stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills with the ability work collaboratively in\u00A0an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to problem solve and to adapt to nursing interventions as appropriate.
• The capacity to adhere to strict confidentially.
• Able to articulate effectively knowledge of components of quality and risk\u00A0management principles as they relate to clinical practices.
• Effective time management skills that allow for the independent planning and organizing\u00A0of daily work activity.

Other:

• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
• Available to work flexible hours.\u00A0
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)