Responsibilities

Clinical Operations: 

• Coordinates the RPN and PCA team on the assigned RHA to provide effective care for all residents on the Resident Home Area consistent with each resident’s care plan. 

• Assists RPN on completing clinical assessments for unstable and or with a change in health condition, palliative, end of life. 

• Assists RPN with new admission /re-admission from hospital. 

• Assists RPN with residents’ emergencies and /or other emergencies as they arise. 

• Follows up on critical results and ensures physician /NP are notified. 

• Support RPN to identify and manage clinical risks (responsive behaviors, falls). 

• Empowers the Personal Care staff with the responsibility to plan effective care for each resident with resident and family input. 

• Follows to ensure resident and family is aware of resident care, changes in health condition, changes in medications, incidents. 

• Serves as resource person for other Personal Care staff in identifying and solving resident care problems. 

• Evaluates the care provided and participates with other Personal Care personnel in evaluation of resident care. 

• Communicates with and supports families in their involvement and participation. 

• Assist in planning assignments for RPN and PCAs as directed. 

• Provides clinical assessments on adjacent RHA for medically unstable residents and any assessment of residents at the request of an RPN in the Home. 

• Promotes an environment in which the health care team works co-operatively and supportively. 

• Uses scientific knowledge in a systematic approach to identifying problems and in problem solving. 

• Communicates and documents professional practice. 

• Ensures that the appropriate Senior Management is apprised of any problems in a timely fashion as delegated by the Director of Resident Care. 

Quality, Safety and Experience: 

• Demonstrates a commitment to the philosophy and objectives of the Personal Care services within the Kensington Health Centre. 

• Promotes the Resident’s Bill of Rights. 

• Respects and uses sensitivity in spiritual, cultural and ethnic aspects of a resident’s life. 

• Promotes person-centered practices and approaches in all resident encounters and decisions. 

• Provides input to the development and revision of Personal Care policies and procedures and communicates changes to staff. 

• Promotes an environment in which the health care team works co-operatively and supportively. 

• Participates in the Home programs (e.g.) Occupational Health and Safety Program, Quality Improvement, Fire Safety, WHMIS. 

• Gives input into any revisions to the job descriptions and functions of members of the Personal Care Service. 

• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and to continuously learn, taking an active role in continuous quality improvement. 

• Encourages and assists Personal Care personnel to identify learning needs. 

• Is flexible in the event of an unforeseen staffing shortage and will assume responsibility for an additional RHA as assigned.  

• As a condition of employment completes all mandatory education topics as required by the Long-Term Care Homes Act, either by attending in-house education sessions or via the home’s online learning website. 

• Responsible for working safely in compliance with accepted safe work practices, procedures and legislated health and safety standards. 

•  Responsible to use and wear the equipment, protective devices and personal protective equipment as required; report hazards, accidents, and the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device; attend all required health and safety training; and follow all established safe work procedures. 

• Attend all required health and safety training; and follow all established safe work procedures. 

Human Resources: 

• Conducts performance appraisals of Personal care Attendants in the assigned Home Areas. 

• Promotes a co-operative working environment. 

• Facilitates team building and promotes change and innovative ideas. 

• Gives input to ADOC and Health and Safety team to support team members who require modified duties and accommodations in workplace. 

Financial and Material Management: 

• Provides input into the need and use of equipment and supplies required for residents. 

• Ensures health-related equipment and supplies are well-maintained and sufficient in number.  Provides input to the ADOCS as to needs identified. 

• Provides input to nursing management team when exploring new purchases of supplies and/or equipment to augment current practices. 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Multilingual facility an asset. 

• Facilitating in both official languages would be a definite asset. 

Required Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum of one year experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care as charge nurse is preferred. 

• Demonstrates an understanding of current trends and concepts relative to professional Nursing. 

Required Professional Designation/Certificate: 

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario. 

• Certification in Gerontology and Current membership with GNA and RNAO is desirable.