Registered Practical Nurse (Retirement Home)

Casa Dolce Casa is seeking a care-centered team player to fulfill the role of Registered Practical Nurse. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate be a critical member of the health and wellness team. If you are able to demonstrate empathy and have an understanding of the needs of seniors, this may be the right opportunity for you!

The successful candidate's areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the health and wellness of all the residents;
• Assists with the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of individualized care to meet the resident's holistic needs and promotes and respects the Resident Bill of Rights;
• Contributes to the development and evaluation of the resident plan of care. Implements nursing care as outlined in the resident specific plan of care;
• Communicates resident care needs and changes in resident status to the Head Nurse and to resident key contacts;
• Provides input into the need for a resident transfer into or out of the unit;
• Directing the health and wellness staff and ensuring their responsibilities are completed in an accurate and timely manner;
• Providing medication support and administration;
• Responding to all emergency situations;
• Completing pertinent documentation and in keeping with assigned deadlines;
• Communicate with the members of the interdisplinary team such as staff, residents, family and physicians
• Ensures narcotic medication is stored and accounted for according to Casa Dolce Casa's policy and procedure;
• Participate in orientation and on-the-job training of staff as required;
• Communicates the need for nursing supplies required to the Head Nurse. In absence of the Head Nurse completes the appropriate requisition form for supplies;
• Ensuring compliance of all applicable legislation, for example the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 and its regulations;
• Meeting the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario at all times;
• Staffing replacement tasks (i.e. sick calls);
• All other duties, as assigned.

Other key qualifications for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with medication administration qualifications;
• Nursing experience in a similar setting;
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates is preferable or must obtain within the month of hire
• Ability to communicate to our senior residents, their families, colleagues, etc., in a friendly and professional manner;
• Effective time management skills to work under specified time constraints and in accordance with job routines, while observing policies and procedures as well as applicable work standards and safety regulations;
• The ability to focus on multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment;
• Must be able to anticipate problems and use sound judgment and tact in handling confidential matters;
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent legislation and regulations including the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 and its regulations;
• The ability to conduct your work on a computer utilizing Microsoft Office programs, familiarity with Point Click Care program will be considered as an asset;
• A criminal records/vulnerable sector screen, TB screening using a two-step Mantoux tuberculin test, and satisfactory professional references.

Disclaimer: Casa Dolce Casa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in Casa Dolce Casa Please be advised that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• License: CNO registration

Job Type: Full-time (Eligible for Benefits after 3 months) / Part Time also available

Must be willing to work both morning (7am to 3pm) and evening (3pm to 11pm) shifts.