Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsive Health Management Inc.; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for personal and professional growth

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Niagara-on-the-Lake is seeking a Senior Employee Engagement Specialist to enhance resident care experiences. The role involves developing care plans, supervising support staff, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. We value passionate, communicative individuals committed to teamwork. Ideal candidates will hold a Registered Nurse certification and have experience in long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Must have current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified or willingness to complete within 1 year.
• Compliance with legal and ethical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify care plans based on health needs.
• Liaise with health care personnel and families.
• Supervise activities and manage performance of staff.
• Ensure compliance with care regulations and policies.
• Monitor performance and complete evaluations for PSWs and RPNs.
• Direct, assign, and evaluate the work of PSWs.
• Ensure care aligns with the resident Bill of Rights.
• Meet quality indicators and participate in improvement efforts.
• Process orders and document nursing activities per policy.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse Certification

Job description

Senior Employee Engagement Specialist at Responsive Health Management Inc.

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter™’ and are seeking a candidate who shares our values—a warm, loving person who makes meaningful connections and has a strong moral compass and commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify plans of care in response to residents’ individualized health care needs and change in health status.
• Liaise with other health care personnel, agencies, and families.
• Maintain good relationships with medical/support/home staff, residents, families, and the general public.
• Supervise all activities on the unit and take charge as required.
• Monitor performance and complete performance evaluations for PSW’s and RPN’s.
• Direct, assign, and evaluate the work of PSW’s.
• Utilize leadership skills to identify problems and solve issues on the unit.
• Ensure care is delivered consistently with the resident Bill of Rights.
• Understand quality indicators used by the Home and participate in improvement of indicators.
• Order and ensure nursing supplies and equipment are properly and efficiently used.
• Actively listen to residents and family concerns and take appropriate actions to resolve issues in accordance with Home policies.
• Conduct unit rounds at the beginning and end of shift.
• Process physician orders and administer medications and treatments in compliance with Pharmacy policies and nursing standards; document and report all errors and omissions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care in compliance with legislative requirements and Home policies.
• Assess changes in health status and report changes to Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) or POA and interdisciplinary team.
• Complete health care assessments (RAI‑MDS and other assessments), develop and update plan of care for each resident in collaboration with the resident, SDM, and interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate understanding of the Ministry of Long‑Term Care mandatory reporting, critical incidents, and follow steps outlined in Home policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or indicated in Job Task Inventory.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, holding the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60.
• Experience in a long‑term care setting is an asset.
• Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members.
• Well‑developed written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of RAI‑MDS – AIS certified; if not, must complete successfully within one (1) year of being hired.
• Demonstrate a focus on people’s feelings when interacting and the ability to turn a task into positive social interaction.
• Undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• Submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X‑ray (within the last year), as required by Public Health.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Support for personal and professional growth.

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants’ interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.