Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual
About The Position
Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for its retirement residences. RPNs provide planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards of care. They are part of a multidisciplinary team and build trusted relationships with residents, families, and colleagues through ongoing, effective communication. The role includes implementing and evaluating care plans, updating plans as needed, and ensuring clinical assessments, care plans, and documentation are accurate and current. RPNs also teach, delegate, direct, coach, and mentor unregulated care providers. Care is delivered through a holistic, resident-centred approach, with compassion and empathy toward residents, families, and team members.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the applicable province.
- Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge.
- Strong drive, respect, and understanding of the emotional and physical demands of the role.
- Teamwork and customer-service focus, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
- Strong written and oral communication 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.
- Current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Background Check, or willingness to obtain one.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers is preferred.
- Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community care, complex care, or long-term care is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Provide planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards of care.
- Build trusted relationships with residents, families, and team members through continuous, effective communication.
- Implement care plans, evaluate their effectiveness, and make changes as required.
- Complete and ensure the accuracy and currency of residents’ clinical care assessments, care plans, and documentation; communicate changes as required.
- Teach, delegate, and direct unregulated care providers, providing coaching and mentorship.
Benefits
- Onboarding, continuous training, and opportunities for growth.
- Competitive base pay, benefits, and vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Employee perks program.
- Employee appreciation and recognition.
- Eligibility to apply to The Senior Living CaRES Fund.
- Service recognition.
- Employee appreciation events.
- An open and engaging team that welcomes input for new ideas and programs.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
