Registered Practical Nurse - Retirement

Schlegel-Village; Whitby; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Team member appreciation incentives

Extended health benefits & retirement

Education assistance and scholarships

Job summary

Schlegel Villages in Whitby, ON invites an Unscheduled Part Time Registered Practical Nurse to join our village team. The role emphasizes safe medication administration, adherence to care plans, and resident-centered care within a multidisciplinary setting.

The RPN must maintain Ontario registration, hold Heart Save CPR, and demonstrate strong communication and computer skills to update care plans. We offer growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits within a compassionate elder-care

Qualifications

• Must maintain current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Must have Heart Save CPR certification.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, plan effectively, and manage time and stress.
• Deliver safe administration of medications and treatments with focus on quality of life.
• Follow care plans per professional standards and report changes to leadership.
• Understand laws and regulations in Long-Term Care, OSHA, and related bodies.
• Support resident-centered care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Deliver safe administration of medications and treatments as per care plans.
• Follow plans of care and report changes in residents’ well-being to leadership.
• Collaborate with Neighbourhood Physician during weekly rounds and update plans accordingly.
• Update care plans in the current system with proficient communication and computer skills.
• Support resident-centered social culture and advocate for residents’ participation in decisions.

Skills

Prioritization

Medication administration

Communication skills

Computer skills

Stress management

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) license - Ontario

Heart Save CPR certification

Job description

Taunton Mills
3800 Brock Street N.
Whitby, ON L1R3A5, CAN

Description

The Village of Taunton Mills has an exciting opportunity for an Unscheduled Part Time Registered Practical Nurse to join their team in Retirement.

The hiring rate for this role is $ 27.49 per collective agreement/employee association agreement.

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:

• Competitive salary, and benefits;
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and rewards and recognition
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential

As a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) joining our Village, you will:

• Maintain current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Have existing Heart Save Level of CPR.
• Demonstrate an ability to prioritize tasks effectively, properly plan for, and allocate the right amount of time and effort to complete tasks. Remains calm and manages stress appropriately.
• Deliver safe administration of medication and treatments with a focus on accuracy, quality and meeting our residents’ quality of life requests.
• Follow plans of care (or service plans) in accordance with the standards of the College of Nurses and able to identify and report any changes in the resident’s well-being to the Charge Nurse or Village leadership team.
• Have an understanding of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations applicable to the Long-Term Care sector, including the Fixing Long-Term. Care Act, 2021, Ontario Retirement Communities Association, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA) of Ontario.
• Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents.
• Work as a key member of our Village and Neighbourhood multidisciplinary team to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care, support new resident move-ins, facilitate transfers to hospital, or any changes in resident medical needs.
• Collaborate with the Neighbourhood Physician during weekly rounds and update care plans and directions accordingly.
• Have proficient communication and computer skills in order to update care plans in the current system.
• Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the RPN role.
• Proven alignment with our organizational vision, mission, and values of Caring relationships, Persistent and passionate, Positive, Can-do attitude, Creative and innovative, Hardworking and hands-on, Genuine and humble; as well as, the values of the Customer Experience Credo (Know Me, Be Present, Walk in My Shoes, Earn Trust and Follow Through).

It would be an asset if our new Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) has:

• MDS credentials.
• Experience working with people living with Dementia.
• Knowledge of the palliative assessments scale.
• Comfortable supporting residents and their families during end-of-life care.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, regulations and best practices applicable to the retirement and long-term care sector (e.g. RAI processes and CIHI, supplies, equipment ordering, etc.)

At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design and culture change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted and vibrant because of it.Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experienceof every person connected to it.Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality.Regardless of ability, heritage or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, andwe celebrate andsupportlife purpose within the community.

At Schlegel Villages, our hiring practices reflect our commitment to human connection and strong relationships that we strive to provide in our Villages. We do not use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who thoughtfully assess candidate’s fit with our posted opportunities, mission and values.