Brantford General Hospital Rpn Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position works in a hospital, clinic or long term care facility and is responsible for providing direct patient care through the performance of a variety of nursing support tasks in accordance with established methods and procedures. The position may work on rotating shifts and in a variety of care units (e.g., SNF, ICF, medical, surgical, etc.). The position may also provide home care for patients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Give patients tub, sponge, and bed baths. Assist ambulatory patients with showers. Give showers to non-ambulatory patients using a shower gurney.
• Assist patients with toileting (e.g., position bedpans, escort patients to commode/urinals, help with bladder and bowel training, etc.).
• Assist patients with dressing, grooming and personal hygiene activities (e.g., shave, shampoo hair, apply lotion to skin, trim nails, etc.).
• Assist patients with oral hygiene (e.g., brush teeth, care for dentures, etc.).
• Measure and accurately record intake and output on appropriate forms in the patient's record.
• Give enemas (soap suds, tap water, Fleet, and retention) under the supervision of the nurse.
• Collect stool, urine, and sputum specimens for analysis.
• Take temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight; accurately record on appropriate forms in the patient's chart, and report all abnormal readings or sudden changes to the nurse.
• Document actions done for the patient and observations of the patient's condition and behavior in the patient's record on hospital-approved flow sheets. Documentation is in accordance with clearly defined parameters. Report abnormal and/or sudden changes in a patient's condition and/or behavior to the nurse.
• Position, lift, and transfer patients in and out of bed using special equipment, as necessary.
• Move and turn patients, and assist with range of motion exercises.
• Prepare patients for meals; pass trays after verifying with the diet chart that the meal is correct. Feed patients who are unable to or have difficulty feeding themselves.
• Make occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Transport patients on gurneys and wheelchairs to other areas of the hospital.
• Participate in carrying out recreational activities and/or groups such as remotivation, reality orientation, and outings. Implement activities, which have been planned by the RPN or other licensed personnel.
• Contribute to the patient's care plan by reporting possible nursing care plan additions or deletions to the RPN or licensed personnel.
• Perform routine treatment procedures as directed by the RPN or licensed personnel.
• Apply oxygen via nasal cannula, simple mask, and/or nebulizer mask, at the direction of the RPN or licensed personnel.
• Adhere to safety/infection control policies and procedures. Report unsafe equipment.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, safe environment for patients and staff. Keep patient care and utility areas neat and clean.
• Communicate and interact with patients and families in a positive and courteous manner.
• Use the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age-specific needs and provides age-specific treatment and care.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of all facility and facility-related employee information.

Shift: Eves 2:45 pm to 11:30 pm

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: CNA LTC

General Certifications: General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)