Nursing - Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Registered Nurse (RN)

Responsible for carrying out the Nursing process and utilizing all techniques and interpersonal skills to promote clients highest functioning ability and to enhance the quality of life for the client.

Patients hygiene, including bathing, mouth care, skin care, hair and nail care and perineal care

Take and record vital signs

Do dressing changes, including drains

Irrigate and care for colostomies

Insert, irrigate and care for urinary catheters

Supervise and administer medications, including I.V. and I.M. routers

Assist client with their program of self-medication

Record treatment and medications administered

Observe and record patients reactions to treatments and medications given

Care for chest tubes, including drainage and dressings

Monitor fluid intake and output

Test urine, Record and report if necessary

Tracheotomy care: suction, clean and change dressings

Prevent and care for decubitus ulcers

Apply and administer heat and cold (e.g. compresses)

Apply binders and bandages

Put the patient through both passive and active range of motion exercises

Complete the physical tasks along with meeting the emotional needs of the client and family

Recognize any deterioration in clients functioning ability and report to person in charge

Encourage the family and client to follow medical and nursing recommendations

Provide emotional support to clients and assess mental processes

Refer, coordinate and facilitate access to appropriate community resources

Be conscience of the hazards in the home environment and to act accordingly in meeting the safety and protection needs of the Client. In keeping with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Registered Nurse will take every reasonable precaution to ensure that the workplace is safe

-Previous experience in community Nursing would be an asset.

Must have minimum of 5 Years Experience.

Must Have Valid Driver's License. Able to commute outside the city.

Must be computer literate.