Registered Practical Nurse

Levante Living LP; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Levante Living LP is hiring for a role focusing on nursing and personal care of residents in a retirement setting. The position requires supervision of PSWs, medication administration, and maintaining thorough resident records.

Strong English communication and knowledge of pharmacology are essential. Join a supportive team dedicated to resident well-being, family communication, and adherence to health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in gerontology or seniors care settings.
• Mature, physically and mentally fit.
• Knowledge of medication administration practices via approved pharmacology courses.
• Ability to plan and supervise other personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain nursing and personal care of residents within licensure.
• Notify families of significant changes in resident condition.
• Maintain resident records per policies and legislation.
• Administer medications as prescribed and report changes to Wellness Director.
• Monitor narcotics and ensure counts are correct.
• Report incidents and transfers to Wellness/Executive Director.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education.
• Foster positive communication among team members and residents.
• Ensure emergency readiness and participate in drills.
• Assist with dining service when needed to ensure resident satisfaction.

Skills

Staff supervision

English communication

Infection control

Education

Pharmacology course

Geriatrics experience

Job description

About Levante Living
Our mission at Levante Living is to provide a supportive and caring experience for our residents, families, and team members. For us, this is more than a job; it's a passion. Together, we create a
space at each residence where ongoing enrichment helps both residents and team members
thrive. Levante Living is a rapidly growing retirement living portfolio (24 properties under
management), primarily in secondary markets with a mix of independent and assisted living
suites. We believe in living our values to build a culture rooted in respect and teamwork, and we
remain focused on excellence in team member experience, resident satisfaction, and financial
performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain accountability for the nursing and personal care of residents within the scope of training and licensure.

Assume responsibility for notifying family / responsible party of any significant change in a resident's condition.

Maintains resident records and required documentation in accordance with policies and procedures and legislative requirements.

Administers medications as prescribed in accordance with pharmacy policies & procedures and observes changes in condition and reports them to the Director of Wellness.

Monitors the safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, and ensures narcotic count is correct.

Reports incidents / near misses, illness, or problems with residents to the Director of Wellness / Executive Director.

Reports all transfers to hospital or deaths immediately to the Director of Wellness / Executive Director.

Attends in-services & team members meetings and completes ongoing education in accordance with professional standards for development.

Greet all visitors and family members in a positive and supportive manner requesting if they need assistance of any kind.

Promotes and maintains positive communication and relationships among team members.

Demonstrates personal attributes and communication skills that always foster customer satisfaction and monitors team member performance in relation to customer service.

Monitors team members compliance with the policy on monitoring resident well-being and ensures follow-up is completed as required.

Fosters positive interactions with residents, families and visitors.

Facilitates problem solving of resident / family concerns or complaints that arise and ensures complaints are communicated to the Director of Wellness / Executive Director.

Assists with the orientation of new residents to help facilitate a smooth transition to the home.

Oversees the PSWs to ensure that care assignments are completed and that changes in residents' needs are reported to the Director of Wellness.

Adheres to organizations policies, procedures, practices.

Participates in orientation and in-service programs and on standing committees as assigned by the Director of Wellness.

Fosters effective communication and positive interpersonal relations with medical and allied team members, residents, families, and team members in other departments.

Facilitates calm reaction and resolution to problems that arise or emergency situations.

Participates in Quality Improvement activities as assigned by Director of Wellness.

Assume responsibility for replacing team members as required.

Assists with dining room service when required to ensure a pleasurable ding experience for residents.

Answers phone calls in a professional manner and ensures that messages are communicated effectively to marketing team members or Executive Director as applicable.

Performs other related duties as required to support common area cleaning & resident care assignments.

Advises supervisor or designate immediately of all team members incidents that may result in an Occupational Accident Claim, any concerns with the physical plant, incidents or injuries and completes required reports.

Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents.

Wears personal protective equipment as designated.

Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles.

Maintains a sound working knowledge of their role & responsibilities during all Emergency situations when working different shifts.

Participates in drills to prepare for emergencies and attends all education sessions in relation to emergency preparedness.

Work in accordance with the organization's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess prior experience in gerontology / working with seniors in community or Retirement setting.

Possess maturity and good physical and mental health.

Have comprehensive knowledge of medication administration practices through completion of an approved pharmacology course in accordance with professional standards.

Be skilled in planning and supervising the work of other personnel.

Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.