Overview
Nurse LPN Jobs in Petrolia, Canada at Sunrise Senior Living
Title: Nurse LPN
Company: Sunrise Senior Living
Location: Petrolia, Canada
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Location: Petrolia
Job Overview
The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well‑being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to overall well‑being of our residents, assisting in training and monitoring of medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance while demonstrating our Mission: to champion the quality of life for all seniors.
Schedule:
Friday/Saturday 6am – 2pm;
Sunday/Monday 2pm – 10pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify ongoing needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.
- Ensure proper follow‑through and participate with evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
- Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and gathering information at move‑in, 30 days post‑move, semi‑annually, and with any change in status.
- Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents.
- Monitor and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident; document and report as required.
- Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
- Maintain communications with residents’ family or responsible party to ensure medical needs are met.
- Contact resident’s attending physician when necessary or upon family request.
- Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.
- Assist in maintaining wellness files according to policies and federal or state/regional regulations.
- Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community.
- Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.
- Understand and follow infection control practices and proper disposal of blood‑borne pathogens and hazardous material.
Medication Programs
- Monitor each resident’s medication and treatment profile regularly to ensure each is administered as ordered and documented accurately.
- Transcribe physician orders to Medication Administration Record (MAR) / Treatment Administration Record (TAR) with initials, date, time, and fax date.
- Complete MAR/TAR audit each month.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
- Act as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.
- Monitor the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability, and expiration.
- Complete Medication Observations and skill checks for medication care managers upon RCD direction.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
- Demonstrate knowledge in key quality improvement areas:
Resident‑Centered Care Model, APIE, Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes, active participation in Quality Assurance Meetings and Clinical Meetings. - Demonstrate knowledge of key regulations:
Federal, State/Provincial, and Local resident care and services regulations, Resident Rights, Resident Assessment/Evaluation process. - Review Physician Reports of new residents as directed by RCD.
- Order medications and equipment as directed by RCD.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Sunrise practices and guidelines for skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, and bowel/bladder care.
- Assist in implementation, training, and monitoring of documentation related to resident’s clinical health and wellness.
- Ensure resident changes, concerns, and solutions are reported to RCD as appropriate.
- Contribute to engagement programs and processes, including team member engagement surveys and improvement workshops.
- Attend regular meetings:
Town Hall, Department Team, Cross–Over, and others as directed. - Maintain compliance with required training and state/province/regulatory authorities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
- Ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to teach and guide team members.
- Competent in organizational and time‑management skills.
- Demonstrate good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
Experience and Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved college/school of nursing.
- Maintains a current state/provincial license as a…