Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Kawartha Lakes

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Job Description The RPN/LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care. For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description: Union Name: SEIU Union Local: Union Classification (Title): RPN or LPN as applicable Salary: RPN: Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply: General Responsibilities 1) Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care 2) Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans. Monitor health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders Qualifications: 1) Appropriate curre...