Registered Nurses perform their role within their scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and other applicable legislation. (e.g. Personal Health Information Protection Act, H.F.A and Rest Homes Act, Long Term Care Statute Law Amendment Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Consent to Treatment Act and Substitute Decisions Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Health Promotion and Protection Act, WSIB ACT, etc).
The Registered Nurse is responsible to the Assistant Director of Care. The Registered Nurse will provide professional nursing care to residents and monitor care given by Registered Practical Nurses and unregulated staff. He/she is required to assess, plan, direct and co-ordinate all activities necessary for the management of the home area or the entire home (as charge nurse) and will work closely with the Director of Care, Attending Physicians and the Inter-disciplinary Team.