Registered Practical Nurse (Night Shift)

Mon Sheong; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading long-term care facility in Richmond Hill seeks a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide exceptional care and support to residents. The role includes supervising staff, delivering nursing care, and ensuring the well-being of residents in a respectful and culturally sensitive environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality patient care and possess strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care preferred.
• Ability to speak Cantonese/Mandarin is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and clinical intervention based on resident-driven care.
• Supervise and support non-regulated staff on assigned Resident Home Area.
• Create a comfortable environment for residents.

Skills

Caring and respectful behavior

Clinical knowledge and skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Conflict management skills

Organization skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership skills

Cultural sensitivity

Proficiency in English

Education

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Certification in Gerontology

CRP and First Aid Certificates

Job description

Mon Sheong Foundation is an approved participant in the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). The CCPN provides a $25,000 incentive grant to eligible nurses in exchange for a two-year commitment to an eligible employer. For more information on this program, please visit:HealthForceOntario

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Resident Care or designate at Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long Term Care Centre and acting under the direction of the RNs, the RPN will plan, delegate and supervise care given by non-registered nursing personnel within his/her assigned unit. The RPN shall act in accordance with the regulations of theFixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021and the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario. This position is part of SEIU.

Main Duties:

• Provide services as reflected in the Home’s philosophy and mission as well as the job description;
• Meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs and expectations of the residents as assessed and planned by the interdisciplinary team, with particular emphasis on cultural sensitivity;
• Provide nursing care and clinical intervention in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident-driven care by participating in the resident’s MDS assessment and developing an individual resident’s care plan and updating accordingly;
• Create a comfortable and safe environment that provides opportunities for privacy, dignity, control and maintenance of resident’s personal style;
• Assume responsibilities for medication administration, narcotic control, application of treatments and dressings, transcription of physician orders, reordering of medications and other skills;
• Provide supervision and support to non-regulated staff on his/her assigned Resident Home Area (RHA) by following the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Support effective HR Practices by assisting non-regulated staff to identify training and development needs, and monitor staff’s compliance with Home’s policies and procedures;
• Participate in meetings and conferences with staff on assigned RHA;
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Resident Care/ Assistant Director of Resident Care or delegate.

Qualifications:

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Possession of valid CPR and First Aid Certificates;
• Certification in Gerontology and current membership with GNA and RNAO is desirable;
• Minimum of one year experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care preferred;
• Adherence to professional competencies, i.e. caring and respectful behavior, clinical knowledge and skills, assessment skills, communication skills, conflict management skills and organization skills;
• Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership skills;
• Proficiency in oral and written English; ability to speak Cantonese/Mandarin is an asset;
• Willingness to work rotating Day/Evening/Night shifts with alternate weekends;

Note: We thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.

DISCLAIMER:Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with theOntario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.