Registered Practical Nurse (Casual)

The Millwood; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their team. The RPN will be responsible for providing personal care to seniors, supervising staff, and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. This role requires a compassionate individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Current nursing certificate required.
• Experience in retirement or long-term care preferred.
• Ability to lift and transfer residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and supervision to PSWs.
• Monitor and report changes in resident care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory capability

Patience

Education

Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) reports to the Health and Wellness Manager and is responsible for the day to day safety and provision of personal care and services for seniors. By promoting the values, goals, and philosophy of the Home, the RPN effortlessly / consistently engages in meaningful interactions with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities :

Provides direction and supervision to PSW’s / team members,

Responsible for ongoing assessment of resident care needs, monitoring and reporting changes,

Participates in the development and modification of resident’s plan of care. Assists in implementing / evaluating the effectiveness of the plans,

Supports / participates in the orientation of new Associates,

Accountable for the medication delivery system for the Residents,

Ensure medications are ordered, received and administered as prescribed,

Liaison with Residents, families and outside agencies as required,

Respects the Residents’ Bill of Rights,

Liaison with the Resident’s physician as necessary,

Promotes a safe, healthy workplace,

Completes weights and blood pressure checks as required,

Provides ongoing education to Associates to meet legislative requirements and learning needs of Associates,

Aware of role and responsibilities under the Occupational Health & Safety Act,

Inspires others to be motivated and work with passion and empowers staff,

Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications :

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows :

Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse or a Registered Practical Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction other than Ontario and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60

Experience in Retirement or long-term care preferred

A high degree of tolerance and patience,

Well-developed written and oral communication skills

Supervisory capability and experience,

Ability to walk, stand, carry equipment and ability to lift and transfer Residents,

Basic CPR and First aid preferred

Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members

Ability to work from the heart and make others smile

Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory reference

What do we offer you?

Competitive wages

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 are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director / Manager / Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

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