Nurse RPN | Casual w/ Weekends

VIVA Retirement Communities

Hamilton

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Team meals

Vacation

Sick pay

Job summary

V!VA Retirement Communities is seeking a compassionate Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Wellness team in Ancaster, Ontario. You will act as first response for emergency calls, ensure confidentiality, and collaborate with the Wellness Manager to support current and prospective Community Members.

You will provide direct care, assist with daily living activities, administer medications, and perform wellness assessments while upholding V!VA’s Orange Dot Values and Service Culture Standards.

Qualifications

Licensed and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Available for flexible hours (weekdays, evenings and weekends).
Experience in a retirement residence or with seniors is an asset.
Current first aid and CPR.
Strong communication with seniors.

Responsibilities

Assist Community Members with personal needs (dressing, mobility, bathing, meals, laundry).
Distribute/dispense medications and narcotics.
Conduct wellness assessments and monitor health of Community Members.
Adhere to V!VA Service Culture Standards while bringing your own personality.
Participate in training and contribute to Making Today Great! daily.
Promote V!VA values and drive customer service excellence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written English

Education

RN or RPN license (Ontario)

Job description

Would you like to fill the time with fulfilling work for Seniors?

Join a company that believes in Making Today Great!

Work for a Premier Retirement Community and employer in Ancaster

Be a part of a team that shares a passion for making a positive impact and see why we are Happier Here!

Enjoy competitive salary and health benefits, team meals, vacation, sick pay and more!

Successful candidate must be able to work overnight shifts, weekends and willing to pick up shifts.

You

You have a passion to raise the bar in the retirement industry. You are an energetic, motivated team player who is able to inspire others to provide the highest standards of performance, customer and health care services in the Wellness department. You are an experienced RN or RPN who gets great job satisfaction out of working with seniors in a non-clinical, non-institutional environment. You are willing to learn and/or share your expertise and have fun.

At V!VA, we aren’t about grand statements or lofty ideals. We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right mix of people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of customer service and performance in the retirement industry. At V!VA we put people first. We are looking for just the right person who shares V!VA’s mission - Making Today Great!

The Career.

As a Nurse at a V!VA Retirement Communities, you will be accountable to your schedule and job duties as they pertain to your assigned shifts. You will collaborate and work as a team player with emphasis on Community Member wellness. You will be the first response team for all emergency calls from our Community Members and provide them with a compassionate and supportive approach to their needs. You will report and document all findings both in the communication binder and to the Wellness Manager to ensure a seamless communication and support system. Ensure the appropriate methods of maintaining confidentiality and privacy of information are carried out in your day to day tasks and communication. Working closely with the Wellness Manager to address, support and honor the needs of our current and prospective Community Members.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

Assist Community Members with various personal needs including assistance with dressing, mobility, food service, bathing, laundry, etc.
Distribution/dispensing of all required medications and narcotics
Conduct wellness assessments and monitor ongoing health of Community Members.
Adhere to the V!VA Service Culture Standards while bringing your own natural personality to the position
Actively participate in all training offered pre and post opening and seek opportunities to continue growing and learning and finding ways to contribute to Making Today Great! every day for everyone
Live the Orange Dot V!VA Values and drive excellence in customer service throughout the Community

Qualifications Include But Not Limited To

Must be licensed and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Available for flexible hours of work weekdays, evenings and weekends
Experience in a retirement residence and/or with seniors is an asset
Current first aid and CPR
Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with seniors
Able to understand, articulate and live the V!VA Orange Dot Values
Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English

V!VA Retirement Communities welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Successful applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.

V!VA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important. For this reason, V!VA Retirement Communities requires all new team members are vaccinated for COVID-19.

Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with V!VA Retirement’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.

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