Registered Practical Nurse (Temporary Part-Time Mixed Shift) - Chinese Speaking

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

Benefits offered by this job

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环境

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Toronto seeks a Registered Practical Nurse for a mixed shift on a temporary part‑time basis of approximately 5 months, with potential extension. The role emphasizes resident‑centred care, supervision of staff, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

Chinese language ability is an asset. Salary ranges from $28.95 to $32.06 CAD per hour; benefits include a competitive package, pension, professional development, and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in nursing is 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.
• Shift work including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Performs the functions of a Registered Practical Nurse in standards of practice and provides high quality nursing service reflecting resident‑centred approach.
• Unit supervision of staff and coordination of resident care with interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates with families and consults Team Lead about changes in residents’ condition.
• Implements nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation.
• Maintains communication with physicians, laboratories, agencies and hospitals.
• Directs work of Personal Support Workers; participates in staff orientation and education.
• Provides input in performance evaluations; ensures supplies and equipment availability.
• Maintains up‑to‑date records and medication control; proper disposal of medications.
• Participates in risk management, infection control, safety, audits; supports resident care issues.
• Coordinates and chairs interdisciplinary care conferences; presents updates during rounds.

Skills

Registered Practical Nurse

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Initiative

Communication skills

CPR Certification

Computer literacy

Vulnerable Sector Check

Chinese language ability

Education

Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well‑being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long‑term care, community programs, and aging‑in‑place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person‑centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities. Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high‑quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long‑term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long‑term care beds opening in a new home in early 2027. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community‑based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

* Chinese‑speaking candidates strongly preferred *

Job Title and Schedule

Registered Practical Nurse (Mixed Shift) – Temporary Part‑Time for approximately 5 months, will possibility of extension

Responsibilities

• Performs the functions of a 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.
• Consults the Team Lead, as appropriate, about changes in residents’ condition, any occurrence of adverse events, or as necessary.
• Effectively implements the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation.
• Monitors, implements and adheres to legislations, standards, policies and procedures of the LTC home.
• Maintains regular and effective communication with family members for timely updates and support.
• Maintains close working relationship with attending physicians, laboratories, agencies and hospitals and related disciplines to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services to residents.
• Initiates contact with appropriate team members as required by the resident’s condition to improve the functioning of the resident.
• Plans and directs the work of Personal Support Workers assigned to the unit.
• Assists in new staff orientation and in‑service education.
• Provides ongoing feedback/coaching to Personal Support Workers in the unit, and monitors performance and compliance to policies and standards.
• Provides timely report of performance issues, incidents and problems to the Assistant/Director of Resident Care.
• Provides input in the performance evaluation of Personal Support Workers as required.
• Ensures adequate nursing supplies and equipment on the unit and places orders as necessary.
• Ensures efficient and responsible use of such supplies.
• Keeps up‑to‑date record and control of medication. Properly dispose of discontinued or expired medications.
• Implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc. and performs audits as assigned.
• Provides timely and professional intervention to resident care issue.
• Monitors the safety and security of the facility and assumes the duty of fire marshall in case of fire or disaster.
• Participates in nursing‑related committees as appropriate.
• Coordinates and chairs interdisciplinary care conference for residents.
• Provides updates on resident’s conditions during doctors’ rounds.
• Performs the role of Unit Nurse of the floor during the shift.
• Supervises activities of students, as assigned, in accordance with the College of Nursing of Ontario’s Accountability Standards for Nurses Working with Students.
• Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team, as assigned.
• Keeps up‑to‑date with developments and best practices in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

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: This position is temporary part‑time for approximately 5 months, will possibility of extension. 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

Salary Range: $28.95 – $32.06

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

Company Culture

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 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.

A successful applicant 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.