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Job Description – Home Health Nurse

c. Preparation and/or administration of medications including Pre-Pour

Medications, Pre-Load Syringes as required;

d. Medication monitoring and support for clients with acute or chronic health

conditions;

e. Observing skin colour, texture and general condition to find infection early

in clients

f. Wound assessment and dressing changes

g. Monitor and care of catheters and ostomy

h. Skilled in I.V. Therapy and P.I.C.C. Lines

i. Provide Advanced Foot Care

j. Ability to monitor chemo toxicity and knowledge of chemo medications

k. Monitor pain control

l. Cardiac Assessments

m. Supervision/health teaching and support for family and caregivers on

regular basis;

n. Ability to assess mental status

o. Report concerns and/or changes in clients health to care manager and/or

service manager or other health care professional

p. Familiar with OTN (Ontario Telemedicine Network) equipment and ability to

provide nursing assessments to clients in district communities.

Organizational Responsibilities

As a representative of Dilico, the Employee is responsible for:

reflecting and interpreting the Agency Vision, Mission and Core Values

in his/her own work with enthusiasm and commitment;

acting in accordance with relevant legislation and Agency Policies,

Standards and Procedures;

proposing changes within Dilico that would improve the quality of

service to Anishinabek children, families and communities;

developing

and

maintaining

respectful,

cooperative

working

relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of

services to Anishinabek children, families and communities;

understanding his/her role and responsibility in maintaining a safe

workplace and reducing workplace injuries;

applying Anishinabek culture, values, traditions and teachings into

programming where possible;

ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and safekeeping of agency records;

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