Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Team Lead, Assisted Living - Temporary, Full-Time

CareerArc; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RPN Team Lead to oversee care delivery and team coordination in a dynamic health care environment. This role involves supervising a transdisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with health care policies, and promoting client-centered services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for quality care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and client advocacy, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients while leading a committed team of professionals.

Qualifications

• RPN diploma with 5+ years in community health care required.
• Strong nursing skills and current CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team and ensure quality care delivery.
• Facilitate client-centered health care services.
• Document and resolve client care issues effectively.

Skills

Observation and assessment skills

Advanced computer skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal relationship building

Problem solving

Collaborative teamwork

Hands-on personal care

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) diploma

Minimum 5 years’ experience in community-based health care

Current CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows OS

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Assisted Living
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days
Anticipated End Date: May 2025
On Call: Yes
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

Job Summary:

The RPN Team Lead is responsible for monitoring and directing care delivery, coordination, and supervision of transdisciplinary team services for their assigned team in compliance with VON policies and procedures. Working within the Primary Care Team model of care, the RPN Team Lead facilitates the provision of safe, quality, client-centered health care services to the clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervises the work of the team according to planning guidelines and geographical boundaries.
2. Works with team members and Management to ensure adequate staffing requirements are met.
3. Holds regular team meetings and huddles to keep team members appraised of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and information necessary for excellent service delivery and team effectiveness.
4. Utilizes appropriate communication skills to obtain information for the client and/or family and appropriate members of the service delivery team.
5. Provides complete, relevant assessments of the client/family and their environment utilizing established procedures.
6. In collaboration with the service delivery team, contributes to the delivery of the client’s care plan.
7. Documents problems identified using a specified framework.
8. Selects and implements strategies or interventions from established care plans in consultation with client and/or caregiver and health care delivery team.
9. Describes, evaluates, and documents client’s responses to care utilizing established procedures.
10. Utilizes best practice guidelines at all times.
11. Utilizes adult learning principles and established training materials to teach and enhance skill levels of service providers including Client Care Coordinator as appropriate.
12. Provides hands-on personal care as required.
13. Completes home visits with service providers for quality service and competency assessments and to ensure performance at optimal levels to meet client service requirements.
14. Receives and documents all employee, family, and client complaints/issues related to service delivery and takes appropriate steps to ensure satisfactory resolution.
15. Meets with individual team members to build education and learning plans and provides input to annual PDP.
16. Acts as a clinical resource to the service delivery team.
17. Demonstrates effective time management, planning, and organization of day’s work activities and of team members.
18. In collaboration with the Client Care Coordinator, assigns visits to team as appropriate, with attention to urgent care requests including sick calls, missed visits, and extra visits.
19. Advocates on behalf of clients to ensure quality delivery of care is provided by utilizing established guidelines.
20. Promotes client-directed care, self-care, and independence through teaching.

External and Internal Relationships:

1. Works collaboratively with Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), Client Service Coordinators, service provision staff, management, and funders.

Education, Designations, and Experience:

1. Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) diploma.
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience in community-based health care system.
3. Registered with College of Nurses in province of practice.
4. Team Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
5. Proficient nursing skills with the ability to read and interpret technical and clinical instructions.
6. Clinical practice experience preferred.
7. Current CPR Certification.
8. Health teaching and facilitation experience preferred.

Skill Requirements:

1. Strong observation and assessment skills.
2. Advanced computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Suite and Windows OS.
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
4. Interpersonal relationship building.
5. Ability to problem solve and adapt nursing/unregulated service provider interventions as appropriate.
6. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
7. Experience in hands-on personal care.
8. Coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution.

Other:

1. Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle.
2. Current criminal background check including a vulnerable sector screen.
3. The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.