Registered Practical Nurse in Belleville

Elevate your nursing career at Island Park Retirement Residence, providing essential care as a Registered Practical Nurse in Belleville, Ontario. Ensure optimum care services while supervising guest attendants and supporting dining and recreation.

In this vital role at Island Park Retirement Residence, you will oversee nursing and personal care for residents, managing medication administration and promptly reporting changes in health. You will facilitate problem-solving for resident and family concerns and ensure that care assignments by guest attendants are met efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer medications as prescribed, following pharmacy guidelines
  • Monitor residents' health and report changes to the Director of Wellness
  • Facilitate resolution of concerns from residents and families
  • Supervise guest attendants and ensure care assignments are fulfilled
  • Ensure compliance with well-being monitoring policies

Requirements

  • Current registration with the provincial nursing college
  • Experience in gerontology or working with seniors
  • Knowledge of medication administration practices
  • Skills in planning and supervising staff work
  • Current First Aid/CPR certification, food handling knowledge an asset

Utilize your nursing skills in gerontology and medication management to enhance residents' well-being at Island Park Retirement Residence.

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