“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter'™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) reports to the Health and Wellness Manager and is responsible for the day to day safety and provision of personal care and services for seniors. By promoting the values, goals, and philosophy of the Home, the RPN effortlessly/consistently engages in meaningful interactions with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direction and supervision to PSW's/team members,
• Responsible for ongoing assessment of resident care needs, monitoring and reporting changes,
• Participates in the development and modification of resident's plan of care. Assists in implementing/evaluating the effectiveness of the plans,
• Supports/participates in the orientation of new Associates,
• Accountable for the medication delivery system for the Residents,
• Ensure medications are ordered, received and administered as prescribed,
• Liaison with Residents, families and outside agencies as required,
• Respects the Residents' Bill of Rights,
• Liaison with the Resident's physician as necessary,
• Promotes a safe, healthy workplace,
• Completes weights and blood pressure checks as required,
• Provides ongoing education to Associates to meet legislative requirements and learning needs of Associates,
• Aware of role and responsibilities under the Occupational Health & Safety Act,
• Inspires others to be motivated and work with passion and empowers staff,
• Completes nursing documentation,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse or a Registered Practical Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction other than Ontario and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60
• Experience in Retirement or long-term care preferred
• A high degree of tolerance and patience,
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Supervisory capability and experience,
• Ability to walk, stand, carry equipment and ability to lift and transfer Residents,
• Basic CPR and First aid preferred
• Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members
• Ability to work from the heart and make others smile
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory reference

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Staff perks
• Support for personal and professional growth