Registered Practical Nurse

Part time Region of Peel posted 2 weeks ago in Government
  • Post Date: June 14, 2024
  • Salary: $30.71 - $31.97
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Job Description

Registered Practical Nurse

 

Five (5) Regular Part time – No Gurantee of Hours 

Location: Sheridan Villa – 2460 Truscott Drive, Mississauga, ON
Compensation: $30.71-$32.97/hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits

 

The Long-Term Care and Senior Services Divisions require staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

 

What you will do: 

As a participating member of the multidisciplinary health care team you will assess the health needs of residents and provide quality, resident-centered care.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Provides nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Standards of Practice, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Standards, Regional Values, policies and procedures, and best practice guidelines
  • Provides leadership to the Personal Care Attendants on his/her team
  • Assesses residents and develops, implements and evaluates care plans of less complex residents
  • Consults with the Registered Nurse on the management of residents with complex care needs
  • Respects and promotes customer service to ensure the comfort, safety and dignity of all residents
  • Administers and records medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
  • Responsible for the safekeeping of drugs and narcotic keys
  • Observes, assesses, evaluates, records, and reports pertinent information regarding the resident’s condition to physician, DOC and/or Designate
  • Completes residents’ incident reports, identifies, analyzes and implements corrective actions in consultation with the Registered Nurse
  • Provides supervision and assistance in the dining room to ensure that all residents receive the appropriate diet and experience a quality dining service
  • Provides personal care as assigned and advocates on behalf of the residents
  • Responsible for ensuring prompt response to call bells and alarm systems
  • Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
  • Attends in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Director of Care and/or Designate
  • Assists in the orientation of new nursing staff as directed
  • Participates in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services

Qualifications:

  • Current certificate of competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • If graduation was prior to 1985 must have successfully completed an approved medication administration course for the R.P.N.
  • Experience in long-term care is preferred
  • Must have effective oral and written communication skills and a good understanding of customer service concepts
  • Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, visitors, volunteers and medical professionals
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills is a requirement
  • Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties

Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

 

Location: Sheridan Villa – 2460 Truscott Drive, Mississauga, ON
Hours of work: No gurantee of hours/ hours of work, Various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
Compensation: As per the Collective Agreement (CUPE)

 

Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire – Costs for these tests are the candidates responsibility

  • Vulnerable Sector Police Check
  • TB Skin Testing

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply online.

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