ontarionurse14 replied to ontarionurse14's topic in Canada
Agreed. What happened in your situation? What's your opinion of mandating? At my facility, luckily there is an agency we use for coverage in the event of none of our own staff being available. I just...
ontarionurse14 replied to ontarionurse14's topic in Nursing Career
The two weeks is notice for my current part-time gig at a retirement home. I am leaving it to start these two new part-time jobs. Both jobs are aware of each other :) I guess I just feel stressed...
I am so grateful to have been offered two jobs (one part-time in LTC, one temp part-time in hospital) at the same time. My only issue is arranging orientation shifts for the upcoming month. Between...
I am curious about what others think about what the CNO (College of Nurses of Ontario) says about abandoning clients. If I am working a shift and someone calls in for the next shift, do I have to stay...
ontarionurse14 replied to ontarionurse14's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Hi NurseSunshineRay :) I am located in Ontario, Canada. While I have been at different facilities and experienced much of what you describe, this facility (despite resident-to-nurse ratio) would fall...
ontarionurse14 replied to ontarionurse14's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Hi HyzenthlayLPN :) Yes I will be doing meds/txs/assessments + charting, for all 42. There is a Registered Nurse In-Charge for the building who will help in a crunch but unfortunately that really...
ontarionurse14 replied to ontarionurse14's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I recognize that the resident load is insane. It's not optimal, but I am able to handle it if I get a routine down pat. It's just reality for alot of LTC homes in my rural area. Do you have any...
This is a long one but if you have the time and patience to read, and reply... I would be so thankful! I have a new part-time gig at a LTC facility. I am looking for advice on how to manage your...