Relief Registered Practical Nurse Job Description

Relief Registered Practical Nurse Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Relief Registered Practical Nurse to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • In collaboration with staff and clients, assist with identifying health care goals to be included within client case plans;
  • Collaborate with health care team in assessing clients’ health care needs, on an ongoing basis;
  • Collaboratively and efficiently work within a multi-disciplinary team of health and social service professionals;
  • Serve meals and provide snacks, keep dining room and kitchenette clean according to public health requirements;
  • Work effectively within a strengths based, client-centered approach to service delivery;
  • Process medication orders and consult with pharmacy as needed;
  • Respond to client needs through the provision of assistance as well as help accessing program resources;
  • Administer medications and appropriately document administration, according to the established guidelines of the program;
  • Communicate with the Registered Nurse, when acute medical issues arise;
  • Administer alcohol and appropriately document, according to the established guidelines of the program.

Requirements:

  • A degree/Diploma from a recognized Nursing Program/Practical Nursing Program;
  • Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.