Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Full Time

Cogir Senior Living Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding & growth

Benefits & vacation

Employee assistance program

Perks program

Appreciation & recognition

CaRES Fund eligibility

Experience organization

CSR causes

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking Registered Practical Nurses to join our compassionate team. The role focuses on patient-centered nursing care for residents, with collaboration across a multi-disciplinary team and adherence to provincial care standards.

You will perform care plans, assessments, and documentation; mentor unregulated staff; maintain BCLS/First Aid; and contribute to a supportive, inclusive workplace with growth opportunities and competitive hourly wages.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the applicable province.
• Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge.
• Experience with seniors and unregulated care providers preferred.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/long term care an asset.
• Strong drive, respect and understanding of the role's demands.
• Teamwork and customer service with ability to build trusted relationships.
• Strong written and oral communication and critical thinking.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned, patient-oriented nursing care in accordance with provincial standards.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively with residents, families and teams.
• Implement and evaluate care plans and make changes as required.
• Complete resident assessments, care plans and documentation accurately.
• Teach, delegate and direct unregulated care providers with coaching and mentorship.

Skills

RPN registration

Clinical knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

BCLS & First Aid

Vulnerable Sector Check

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Wage per hour

$28.08-$31.02

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

We want YOU to join our team!

What we offer YOU

• We offer onboarding, continuous training and opportunities for growth
• Competitive base pay, benefits & vacation time
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee perks program
• Employee appreciation and recognition
• Eligibility to apply to The Senior Living CaRES Fund
• Be part of an experience organization
• Corporate and social responsibility causes

Our mission to YOU

Human beings are the focus of our mission which is “real estate with purpose”. They are the foundation of our culture as well as our priority. For us, the human being is everywhere and is the basis for all our actions and decisions.

Our family…

Consists of Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) who deliver a great customer service experience by demonstrating compassion and empathy towards our residents, family members and team. We embrace a holistic, resident centric approach to care by delivering personalized services at the highest quality.

How YOU make a difference

RPNs are responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.

RPNs are an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team who build trusted relationships with our residents, families and teams with continuous ongoing and effective communication.

RPNs implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care plans and make changes as required.

RPNs complete and ensure resident’s clinical care assessments, care plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and communicate changes as required.

RPNs teach, delegate and direct unregulated care providers, providing them with coaching & mentorship.

What YOU bring

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the applicable province
• Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge
• Experience working with seniors and with unregulated care providers preferred
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset
• Strong drive, respect and an understanding of the emotional and physical demands of the role
• Focus on teamwork and customer service with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Strong written and oral communication skills and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

How we recognize YOU

• Service recognition
• Employee appreciation events
• An open and engaging team that welcomes input for new ideas and programs

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.