Nursing Care

There are registered nurses (RN’s), registered practical nurses (RPN’s) and PSW’s (Personal Support Workers) in the Home on a 24 hour basis. The Nursing department adheres to the following philosophy of care:

• Respect for the uniqueness of each Resident
• Promotion of function and independence of each Resident.
• Assistance to master their environment.
• Practice of nursing and personal care based on specific and evolving knowledge of ageing and long term care.
• Emphasis on sustaining interpersonal relationships.
• Advocacy on behalf of the rights and responsibilities of Residents.
• Application of the nursing process.

Nursing staff identify individual strengths and work with the Resident to enhance or maintain these strengths. Comfort and safety are a major concern and the nursing staff wishes to create an environment that provides the opportunity for privacy, dignity and maintenance of personal lifestyle.