Registered Practical Nurse (Temporary Full Time Mixed Shift for 3 Months)

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care; Markham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive and supportive work环境

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 includes communicating with residents’ families and ensuring adherence to organization policies.

The position is temporary full time for 3 months with a salary range listed. Applicants must have a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario and a valid CPR certificate, with police vulnerability

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR Certificate is required.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of staff in the unit.
• Coordinate resident care with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service skills

Problem solving

Communication with families

Education

Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR Certificate

Tools

Computer literacy

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

This is a temporary full time position for 3 months

Salary Range: $28.95 - $32.06

Deadline: 2026-08-20

Internal Applicants are welcomed.

We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development.

• 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.

About the Employer

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. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.