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The nurse shall follow the 13 controlled acts as stated by the College of Nurses of Ontario. (Nursing Act, 1991)  \nThe Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) shall, through the nursing process, determine and provide the professional care needed by the patients. She/he will participate in an interdisciplinary team providing leadership for the PSW, and the Hospice Volunteers. In addition the RPN will liaise with the physician and other Health Care workers to develop and maintain a client centered, goal oriented plan of care.  \nDuties and Responsibilities:  \nAssume responsibility for all aspects of patient care in accordance with the Regulated Health Care Professionals Act and the College of Nurses.  \nAssessment:  \n• Assesses for pain and symptom management on an ongoing basis, and administration of medications. Collaborates with the rest of the Care Team, in provision of patient care, and participates in team rounds and report.  \n• Recognizes, assesses and responds to patient health status changes in accordance with Hospice philosophy, and reports instability to the RN/DOC in charge.  \n• Assists and participates actively in patient Care Planning. Seeks consultation with team  \nmembers as appropriate and as it relates to the patient. Consults with the patient, family members, and/or the substitute decision maker regarding needs, wishes, and preferences for care. Consults with Ontario Health@Home for additional services as required for patient’s care.  \nImplementation:  \n• Implements medical interventions such as: pharmacy services, medical supplies, and equipment  \nas ordered by the physician. Provides leadership to PSWs and volunteers, administers  \nmedication and treatments as required/ordered. Documents accurately and in a timely manner according to College of Nurses Standards. Assists with ordering supplies according to patient needs and in collaboration with Ontario Health@Home. Monitors and assumes responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy environment, and reporting any unsafe areas or situations to the Director of Care.  \nEvaluation:  \n• Reviews, evaluates, and or revises the Patient Care Plan daily. In coordination with the RN, checking the Medication Administration Record daily for accuracy. Reports medication errors to Director of Care and completes an Occurrence report according to Hospice Policy. Confers with patients and/or family regarding their satisfaction with the Care Plan. Assists with the writing of Hospice policies and procedures. Completes an annual evaluation of selfperformance including identification of learning needs and goals. Other duties as assigned.  \nPhysical Demands:  \n• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch, push or pull. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  \nKnowledge:  \n• Each nurse possesses and continually acquires knowledge relevant to the professional service (hospice palliative care) she/he provides. Participates in in-services. Attends  \nworkshops/seminars. Enrolls in post-diploma programs related to palliative care. Has knowledge of the Hospice policies and procedures. Demonstrates leadership to other staff accountable to them. Identifies learning needs through Performance Appraisals. Provides health education to co-workers to improve care.  \nEthics:  \n• Each nurse understands, upholds and promotes the ethical standards of the profession. Evaluates/ updates patient ","cbCaijPHOcs6yHH1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijPHOcs6yHH1","pdf",139499,"English","# Position Overview\n## Scope of Practice\n# Duties and Responsibilities\n## Assessment\n## Implementation\n## Evaluation\n# Physical Demands\n## Lifting and Mobility Requirements\n# Knowledge, Ethics and Documentation\n## Professional Development\n# Staff Relations and Availability","[{\"question\":\"What does the RPN scope of practice include in this role?\",\"answer\":\"The RPN promotes health and provides care using supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative, and rehabilitative means. 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