Summary of Duties

RPNs are responsible for the total care of a group of residents within a Primary Nursing care delivery model within their scope of practice. The RPN supports the philosophy of Patient-Focused Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RPN works closely with the Interprofessional Team.

Qualifications / Skills

• Current Ontario College of Nurses Registration
• Current B.C.L.S
• Diploma RPN or equivalent
• Patient and Family focused care philosophy required
• Experience in Long Term Care required
• Recent nursing experience in gerontology
• Experience with dementia preferred
• Psychogeriatric experience a definite asset
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Experience with primary nursing an asset
• Strong assessment skills