Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Evenings

Cogir Senior Living•Ottawa, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. With over 25 years dedicated to the happiness of retirees, the company operates with a mission of “real estate with purpose,” focusing on human beings as the foundation of its culture and priority. They seek individuals with passion for meaningful work. The Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) at Cogir are part of a family that delivers excellent customer service, demonstrating compassion and empathy towards residents, family members, and the team. They embrace a holistic, resident-centric approach to care, providing personalized services of the highest quality. RPNs are responsible for planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards, building trusted relationships, and being an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team. Cogir is committed to inclusive employment practices and provides accommodation for candidates upon request. Employees experience a healthy environment with inspiring leaders, clear goals, recognition, and encouragement for internal advancement, along with benefits that support a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the applicable province
Strong drive, respect and an understanding of the emotional and physical demands of the role
Focus on teamwork and customer service with the ability to build trusted relationships
Strong written and oral communication skills and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
Current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Nice To Haves

Experience working with seniors and with unregulated care providers preferred
Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset

Responsibilities

Providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care
Building trusted relationships with residents, families and teams with continuous ongoing and effective communication
Implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of the care plans and making changes as required
Completing and ensuring resident’s clinical care assessments, care plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and communicating changes as required
Teaching, delegating and directing unregulated care providers, providing them with coaching & mentorship