Registered Practical Nurse (Part Time Mixed Shifts)

Yee Hong; Markham; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance

Award winning culture

Safe, inclusive environment

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to supervise unit staff and coordinate resident care with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes resident-centered care and effective communication with families.

Current RPN Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required, along with CPR certification. Experience is an asset; strong leadership and computer literacy are expected.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• CPR certificate current; strong leadership and initiative.
• Experience in nursing is an asset; ability to communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Supervise unit staff and coordinate resident care with interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate with residents' families.
• Shift work including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Computer literacy

CPR

Education

Certificate of Competence (CNO)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Performs the functions of Registered Practical Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses (CNO), and provides high quality nursing service that reflects the organization's resident centred approach, vision and policies. As a Unit Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for day-to-day supervision of staff in the unit and coordination of resident care with interdisciplinary team members as well as communications with families.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience in nursing an asset
• Current CPR Certificate
• Good leadership skills
• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and judgement skills
• Superb customer service skills
• Computer literacy
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Ability to converse in Chinese an asset

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending. Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact. Shift work, including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Salary Range: $28.95 - $32.06

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation. Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate. Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants' resume. This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care.

Yee Hong’s vision is "Seniors living their lives to the fullest - with health, independence and dignity". In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research.

Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence. As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students.

We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace,