Geriatric RPN: Meaningful Care, Growth & Benefits

Bloom Limited Partnership; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay & Benefits

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Meaningful Work

Community Feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care for residents, in collaboration with the nursing team and other health professionals. The role includes guiding Personal Support Workers and contributing to unit procedures in a long-term care setting.

The incumbent will liaise with physicians, monitor resident statuses, and participate in shift reports to ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications

• A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, nursing, and personnel administration.
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Regulations, the appropriate sections of the Health Disciplines Act, Occupation Health and Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Controlled Substances Act (Canada) Health Promotion and Protection Act.
• Personal Health Protection Act, Coroners Act, College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statues which influence the operation of the Nursing Home and more specifically the nursing department.
• A current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario and a member in good standing.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, implements AgeCare policies and procedures on the unit. Provides input into the revision of procedures within the residence and the unit.
• Liaises with physicians and other members of the health care team including external health care partners. In the absence of the Registered Nurse, immediately notifies the physician of any significant changes in resident status.
• Works with other members of the health care team to ensure residents' care needs are met.
• Provides direction to Personal Support Workers on the care team.
• Participates in shift report with members of the health care team, ensuring that all team members are informed of changes in resident status.

Skills

Geriatric care

Rehabilitation nursing

Long-term care

Activation

Personnel administration

Education

Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

AgeCare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care for residents, in collaboration with the nursing team and other health professionals. The role includes guiding Personal Support Workers and contributing to unit procedures in a long-term care setting.

The incumbent will liaise with physicians, monitor resident statuses, and participate in shift reports to ensure coordinated care.