Registered Practical Nurse Casual Regina Gardens-3

AgeCare; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering residents in long-term care. As a Registered Practical Nurse, you'll play a vital role in delivering professional nursing care, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring residents' needs are met in a supportive environment. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors while working in a person-centered setting. If you are passionate about serving others with dignity and respect, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of geriatric and long-term care nursing.
• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to residents.
• Liaise with healthcare team and notify physicians of significant changes.

Skills

Geriatric Nursing

Rehabilitation Nursing

Long-Term Care Knowledge

Patient Care Coordination

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We believe we are working in our residents' homes and are dedicated to providing a comfortable, person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Registered Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice. They also provide direction to Personal Support Workers, as defined by the College of Nurses Standard of Practice working with unregulated health care workers.

What Is In It For You:

• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to implement AgeCare policies and procedures on the unit. Contribute to revising procedures within the residence and the unit.
• Liaise with physicians and other members of the healthcare team, including external partners. Notify the physician immediately of any significant changes in resident status in the absence of the RN.
• Work with the healthcare team to meet residents' care needs.
• Provide direction to Personal Support Workers on the care team.
• Participate in shift reports to ensure all team members are informed of resident status changes.

What You Will Need:

• A solid knowledge of geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing, including activation, nursing, and personnel administration.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Regulations, Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Controlled Substances Act (Canada), Health Promotion and Protection Act, Personal Health Protection Act, and Coroners Act.
• Familiarity with College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and other pertinent federal, provincial, and municipal statutes affecting nursing operations.
• A current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario and membership in good standing.

If you are motivated to serve our seniors with dignity, respect, and compassion, we invite you to join us!