Registered Practical Nurse Full-Time - MGHT

AgeCare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking an Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in Toronto to provide professional nursing care to residents and to support Personal Support Workers. The role involves collaborating with physicians and the broader health-care team to meet residents' needs and to ensure high standards of care.

Salary is hourly and ranges between CAD 32.91 and 35.06, based on qualifications and experience. This full-time position is based at Don Mills, Toronto, Ontario, with on-site work and opportunities

Qualifications

• Geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing knowledge.
• Knowledge of Ontario health acts and nursing standards.
• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the RN to implement AgeCare policies on the unit.
• Liaise with physicians and health care team; notify changes to physician as needed.
• Work with health care team to meet residents' care needs.
• Provide direction to Personal Support Workers on the care team.
• Participate in shift report to inform the team of resident status changes.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Long-term care

Nursing administration

Education

Certificate of Competence - College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Salary Range: $32.91 - $35.06 per hour

Work Location: Don Mills, Toronto, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice. The Registered Practical Nurse provides direction to the Personal Support Workers as defined by the College of Nurses Standard of Practice Working with Unregulated Health Care Workers.

What You Will Do

• In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, implements AgeCare policies and procedures on the unit. Provides input into the revision of procedures within the residence and the unit.
• Liaises with physicians and other members of the health care team including external health care partners. In the absence of the Registered Nurse, immediately notifies the physician of any significant changes in resident status.
• Works with other members of the health care team to ensure residents’ care needs are met.
• Provides direction to Personal Support Workers on the care team.
• Participates in shift report with members of the health care team, ensuring that all team members are informed of changes in resident status.

What You Bring

• A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, nursing, and personnel administration.
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Regulations, the appropriate sections of the Health Disciplines Act, Occupation Health and Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Controlled Substances Act (Canada) Health Promotion and Protection Act.
• Personal Health Protection Act, Coroners Act, College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statues which influence the operation of the Nursing Home and more specifically the nursing department.
• A current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario and a member in good standing.

About Us

Generations Toronto is a not-for-profit, intergenerational community campus offering affordable housing, long-term care, early childhood education, health services, and community programming. Rooted in values of pluralism, compassion, and service, Generations Toronto fosters inclusive, connected living for people of all ages and backgrounds.

The campus includes a 122-bed Ismaili Ethnocultural Designated Long-Term Care Home. AgeCare has been appointed as the manager of the Generations Toronto long-term care home and is recruiting the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) on behalf of Generations Toronto

Salary Range: $32.91 - $35.06 per hour

Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.