Registered Practical Nurse - MGHT

ACIML AgeCare Iris Management Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Generations Toronto, a not-for-profit long-term care campus in Don Mills, Toronto, Ontario, is recruiting a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice. You will work with the health care team to ensure resident needs are met.

In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, you will implement policies, liaise with physicians, and provide direction to Personal Support Workers.

Qualifications

• Geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing background.
• Activation, nursing and personnel administration experience.
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian health and nursing standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice.
• Direct Personal Support Workers on the unit.
• Liaise with physicians and other health care team members, including external health partners.
• Notify physician of significant changes in resident status when the RN is unavailable.
• Participate in shift reports to inform the team of resident status changes.

Skills

geriatric nursing

rehabilitation nursing

long-term care nursing

Education

Certificate of Competence - COL Ontario

Job description

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.

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 Is In It For You

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 Will Need

• 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.

Salary Range: $32.91 - $35.06 per hour

Work Location: Don Mills, Toronto, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time