[Sharon]

After graduation, you have received your temporary RN registration and are working in a long-term care home. You have several patients that require the use of a mechanical lift to transfer to their wheelchairs. The PSWs on the floor are familiar with the lift however today there was a new PSW on the unit and she will need teaching around this for her first patient. Are you able to delegate this task to the PSW? Y/N and why?

[Tara]

No, someone in the temporary class is not able to delegate any tasks. This requires practicing under the general class

[Adetutu]

No I will not delegate this assignment to the Psw until I am sure she has the skill and knowledge.

[Adetutu]

No I will not delegate this assignment to the Psw because I am a nurse with a temporary license,.

[Adetutu]

No I will not delegate this assignment to the Psw because I am a nurse with a temporary license,so I will perform the task .

[Courtney]

No, you are not able to delegate tasks until you are fully registered as a Nurse and under a general, extended or emergency class.

[Antoinette]

No delegation cannot be performed by a Nurse in the temporary class.

[Patrice]

No, a nurse holding a temporary class is not allowed to delegate any task

[Brittany]

No a nurse under a temporary license is not able to delegate.

[Ayotunde]

A nurse under a temporary licence is not able to delegate.

[Amber]

A nurse is unable to delegate with a temporary license.

[Judith]

I will not delegate, I am a temporary RN but will look for another competent staff to assist me with the task to avoid falls.

[Adeola]

I cannot delegate this task to the PSW because I have a temporary license. I will look for another RN and notify them of the situation.

[Coleen]

Yes, as an RPN with temporary RN registration, I am able to delegate the task of teaching the new PSW about the use of a mechanical lift for transferring patients to their wheelchair. Delegation involves assigning appropriate tasks to competent individuals within their scope of practice. Since mechanical lift operation falls within the scope of practice of personal support workers (PSWs), and assuming the PSW is competent and familiar with the use of the lift, I can delegate this task to them. However, I must ensure that I provide clear instructions, supervise the task initially to ensure competency, and be available for any questions or assistance the PSW may need during the teaching process.

[Shannon]

A nurse is unable to delegate with a temporary license.
Also most agencies, require you to be trained/signed off before using a lift if it has been delegated or not

[Paige]

No delegation cannot be performed by a Nurse in the temporary class.

[Adriana]

As having the title of temporary RN in a new organization I can not delegate this task the PSW.

[Brianne]

No as a nurse with a temporary licence is unable to delegate any tasks even if the PSW staff are able to trained in the procedure/act.

[Julian]

No, as a nurse with a temporary license, I am unable to delegate tasks. Nurses that are in the general class or extended are allowed to delegate tasks.

[Kerisha]

No, temporary class nurses do not have the authority to delegate.

[Nicole]

The PSW needs to have training on the mechanical lift prior to attempting to transfer any patients, ensuring competency. Additionally, temporary class Registered Nurses cannot delegate tasks.

[Rose]

Hi Nicole,
Yes, the PSW needs to have training on the mechanical lift prior to attempting to transfer any patients, ensuring they are competent in using it safely. The training should be provided by an RN in the General, Extended, or Emergency Assignment Classes who is able to delegate the task appropriately.
Thanks
Rose

[Ngan]

A nurse has to consider multiple factors prior to assigning the PSW with the task of teaching the new PSW on the operation of the mechanical lift. The first factor that the nurse needs to consider is; is it appropriate to assign. The second factor is the competency of the PSW being assigned the task, from the nurses personal viewed and known knowledge. The third factor evaluation of the psw’s continuing competency and the supervision of the assigned task. However, the nurse in this situation is of a temporary licensure, which does not allow the nurse to delegate/assign tasks to UCP’s.

[Yanique]

Yes, you are able to delegate the task to the PSW, with appropriate supervision and teaching. Delegation is a responsibility of the RN, and while you can delegate, you must ensure that the task is within the PSW’s scope of practice and that they are trained or familiar with the task.
The new PSW needs supervision while she is learning, and you must ensure she understands the proper use of the lift to ensure resident safety and prevent injury.

[Janecia]

Yes, I can delegate the task if the PSW is properly trained, competent, and the task falls within her role. Since she is new to the unit, I must provide teaching, supervision, and ensure patient safety. As the RN, I remain accountable for the delegation and must confirm her ability before she performs the task independently.

[Gagandeep]

Yes, but only after ensuring proper training and competence. As an RN with temporary registration, I can delegate the task if the PSW is trained, competent, and follows the home’s policies. Since the new PSW hasn’t used the lift before, I’d need to teach and assess her first to ensure safe patient handling. Safety always comes first!

[Nancy]

I cannot delegate this task because I hold a Temporary Class RN designation. According to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) regulations, RNs in the Temporary Class are not permitted to delegate controlled acts to others in Ontario. While using a mechanical lift is not classified as a controlled act, teaching and delegating the task still requires an RN to hold full registration. Since I am in the Temporary Class, I am able to supervise and teach the PSW, but I cannot formally delegate the task; I can also seek assistance from a fully registered RN or RPN for the delegation.

[Rose]

Hello,
No, as a nurse with a temporary RN registration, I am not authorized to delegate tasks. Only nurses in the General, Extended, or Emergency Assignment Classes have the authority to delegate tasks to other healthcare workers, such as PSWs. Nurses in the Temporary and Special Assignment Classes are not permitted to delegate. Therefore, I would need to assign the task of teaching the new PSW how to use the mechanical lift to an RN in the General Class, who can then delegate the task appropriately.
Thanks for reading!
Rose

[Wafaa]

No, in this situation I cannot delegate the task to the PSW. As an RN in the temporary class are still under supervision and cannot delegate tasks independently. In this scenario the RN expected to work under the direction of a fully registered RN, and delegating tasks to unregulated healthcare providers like PSWs should be done by a fully registered RN who is overseeing the practice.

[Sheryl]

No, since i confirmed that the PSW does not have the skills to perform the task, it is not safe for the client. I will delegate it to someone who knows how to use the hoyer lift, .

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