RPN Care Lead - Elevate Long-Term Care Teams

CSH North York LTC Inc; Gibson Woods; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Benefits

Career growth

Meaningful work

Community feel

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide professional nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The role involves directing Personal Support Workers and collaborating with physicians and the health care team to ensure high-quality resident care.

It requires a strong background in geriatric or rehabilitation nursing, knowledge of relevant Canadian acts, and current CNO certification.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing, including activation, nursing, and personnel administration.
• Familiarity with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and related health acts and regulations.
• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RPN to implement AgeCare policies on the unit.
• Provide input to revise procedures within the residence and unit.
• Communicate with physicians and the health care team, including external partners.
• Notify physician of significant resident status changes when RN is unavailable.
• Work with health care team to meet residents’ care needs.
• Direct Personal Support Workers on the care team.
• Participate in shift handoffs ensuring status changes are communicated.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Regulatory knowledge

CNO license

Education

CNO Certificate (Ontario)

Job description

AgeCare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide professional nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The role involves directing Personal Support Workers and collaborating with physicians and the health care team to ensure high-quality resident care.

It requires a strong background in geriatric or rehabilitation nursing, knowledge of relevant Canadian acts, and current CNO certification.