Registered Practical Nurse (Idlewyld Manor)

Thrive Group Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Hamilton is seeking a part-time Casual RPN to join their team. The role involves delivering resident care, promoting teamwork, and maintaining nursing standards. Candidates must be Registered Practical Nurses in good standing and possess demonstrated leadership skills. This position offers a competitive wage and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

$500 signing bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing education and training

Qualifications

• Must have a current Registered Practical Nurse license in good standing.
• College diploma in nursing is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with residents and health team members for care planning.
• Promotes a positive team spirit within the residence.
• Provides nursing care according to established standards.

Skills

Leadership ability

Empathy

Patience

Tact

Education

Registered Practical Nurse with current license

College diploma

Job description

Overview

Idlewyld Manor is seeking a Casual RPN to join their team.

Idlewyld Manor is an accredited non-profit charitable long-term care facility with 192 beds on Hamilton’s west mountain. Our facility sits on a picturesque 13-acre corner lot surrounded by trees and gardens and has a rich history of community service of over 150 years.

Idlewyld Manor is a part of Thrive Group, providing a spectrum of integrated services to support residents to live as independently as possible and by bringing together like-minded organizations.

Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work. In addition, we have been recognized and awarded as:

• 2024 / 2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
• 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
• 2023 Best Workplaces for Giving Back

Interested in bringing your talent to our team? Here is what we offer:

• Competitive wage
• Ongoing opportunities for education, training, development and growth
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• $500 signing bonus

Position Summary

• Collaborates with residents, residents’ families, visitors and all health team members in the planning and delivery of resident care
• Promotes a positive team spirit within the residence
• Assists in maintaining a physical and psychosocial environment which meets the needs of the residents
• Understands the Resident Bill of Rights and strives to respect and promote it
• Ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are actively promoted
• Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physicians’ orders, established standards and nursing principles and LTCH Act requirements
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in all medical record keeping, clinical records and controlled drugs
• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident information and documents within the organization
• Keeps abreast of current nursing knowledge, skills and trends and actively pursues continuing education to promote professional growth and development
• Responsible and accountable for direct resident care activities via in-service ongoing education and dealing with related nursing issues
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or delegate

Employment Requirements

• Must be a Registered Practical Nurse with a current license in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• College diploma is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership ability with comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques as they relate to long term care
• Good physical and mental health; empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess
• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and continued learning
• The successful candidate will be required to submit a vulnerable sector check and a medical clearance
• French language skills are an asset

Experience / Employment Details

Employment Type: Part-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We embrace equity, diversity and inclusion. Our commitment to this is reflected in our organizational values of teamwork, honesty, respect, innovation, versatility and excellence. Thrive Group aims to attract, develop and retain a workforce as diverse as the residents, clients and customers we serve and is committed to providing an accessible candidate experience during recruitment and selection. If accommodation is required at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department.