Registered Practical Nurse (Part Time)

Lifetimes Living Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Registered Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing high-quality personal care to seniors, ensuring their safety and well-being while fostering meaningful connections. The ideal candidate will possess a strong moral compass and a commitment to teamwork, making a positive impact in the lives of residents. Join a nurturing environment that values personal and professional growth, where your contributions will truly matter. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the qualifications to excel, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario or equivalent.
• Experience in retirement or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise PSWs/team members and assess resident care needs.
• Accountable for medication delivery and liaising with families.

Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Patience

Basic CPR

First Aid

Education

Certificate of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse

Job description

Lifetimes on Riverside
Windsor, ON N8Y1A8, CAN

Description

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) reports to the Health and Wellness Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day safety and provision of personal care and services for seniors. By promoting the values, goals, and philosophy of the Home, the RPN consistently engages in meaningful interactions with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direction and supervision to PSWs/team members,
• Responsible for ongoing assessment of resident care needs, monitoring and reporting changes,
• Participates in the development and modification of resident’s plan of care. Assists in implementing/evaluating the effectiveness of the plans,
• Supports/participates in the orientation of new Associates,
• Accountable for the medication delivery system for the Residents,
• Ensures medications are ordered, received, and administered as prescribed,
• Liaises with Residents, families, and outside agencies as required,
• Respects the Residents’ Bill of Rights,
• Liaises with the Resident’s physician as necessary,
• Promotes a safe, healthy workplace,
• Completes weights and blood pressure checks as required,
• Provides ongoing education to Associates to meet legislative requirements and learning needs of Associates,
• Aware of role and responsibilities under the Occupational Health & Safety Act,
• Inspires others to be motivated and work with passion and empowers staff,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse or a Registered Practical Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction other than Ontario and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60
• Experience in Retirement or long-term care preferred
• A high degree of tolerance and patience,
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Supervisory capability and experience,
• Ability to walk, stand, carry equipment and lift and transfer Residents,
• Basic CPR and First aid preferred
• Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members
• Ability to work from the heart and make others smile
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, and must be able to provide three supervisory references.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth