Registered Practical Nurse

Shannex Incorporated; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse in Hamilton, Ontario. This role includes assessing residents' needs, managing medication, and supporting a team in long-term care environments. The ideal candidate has a passion for working with seniors, a diploma in practical nursing, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a casual type of employment with flexible hours and various benefits including a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Approximate hourly wage: $29.00

Free onsite parking

Access to perks vendors and discounts

Continuing education and training opportunities

Recognition and rewards for service excellence

Qualifications

• Registered as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience working with seniors in a long-term care environment.
• Ability to provide current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessment of residents’ needs.
• Order, administer, and store medications and treatments.
• Manage department in absence of Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Nursing and health care practices

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Job description

Overview

Job Number: J- Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse
Job Category: Clinical & Nursing (LPN, RPN, RN, NP)
Job Type: Casual
Date Posted: September 23
Closing Date: October 13
Schedule: Rotational
Number of Positions: 2

Location: Parkland Ancaster, Ancaster, Ontario

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $29.00
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the residents’ needs and develops, revises and implements the resident care profiles
• Orders, administers, and stores medications and treatments in compliance with the policies of the facility, pharmacy and standards of the College of Nurses
• Adopts the legislation of the RHRA and enforces compliance mandates under the direction of the Director of care
• Ability to manage the department in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager in areas such as staffing, equipment breakdown, supply ordering and receiving
• Directs, assigns and evaluates the work of personal support attendants
• Assists in the orientation of the resident, family and nursing staff
• Documents and investigates resident / staff incidents and complaints and follows up with the Supervisor or Manager promptly
• Adheres to the Employee Standards and ORCA Code of Ethics and promotes safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring :

• A Diploma in Practical Nursing and are currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Passion for working with seniors and have experience working with the elderly in a seniors’ living or long-term care environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work a schedule of flexible hours and all shifts inclusive of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to provide a current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification and can provide a Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since , Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .