Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Part-Time
About The Position
Partners Community Health (PCH) is a new not-for-profit organization, focused on bringing healthcare services together around the needs of people living in Mississauga and West Toronto. PCH currently operates two new state-of the-art LTC homes and community hub in West Mississauga. The new homes have a combined 632-beds and be part of PCH’s larger strategy that introduce innovative and inclusive programs and services and new models of care delivery. PCH is committed to building partnerships and connections that put people first, as well as a learning and leading healthcare community that provides best in class service across the aging continuum. Key Responsibilities: As a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you will support PCH residents by assuming the following responsibilities: Community Driven: Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relations with colleagues, residents, families, volunteers, and the community Caring Service: Collaborates with other members of the care team Assumes responsibility for medication administration, narcotic control, removal of discontinued, unused, or expired medication, application of treatments and dressings, transcription of Physician orders, reordering of medications, preparation and other skills Promotes the PCH's philosophy of care Promotes and supports the Resident’s Bill of Rights Completes other duties as assigned Professionalism: Is accountable to the Nursing leadership team for providing nursing care and clinical intervention for the care and services delivered to the Residents on the assigned RHA Functions in accordance with Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour in Nursing Participates in the Home Area programs (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Program, Quality Monitoring and Analysis Program, and Fire Safety). Promotes a co-operative working environment Innovative Approaches: Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of PCH Provides input to the development and revision of Personal Care policies and procedures and communicates changes to staff Facilitates team building and promotes change and innovative ideas Uses scientific knowledge in a systematic approach to identifying problems and in problem solving Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and to continuously learn, taking an active role in continuous quality improvement
Requirements
- Member of CNO with Active RPN License
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certification
- Must present a clear Vulnerable Sector Check (completed in the last 6 months)
- Completed 2-Step TB Test
- Must be available to work weekends and statutory holidays
- Current certification of competence of the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current Medication Certificate which meets the College of Nurses Standards of Practice
- One year experience in a long-term care facility with knowledge and interest in gerontology
- Applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
Nice To Haves
- Post-graduate studies in Geriatrics and Nursing Administration is an asset
- Members R.P.N.A.O./R.N.A.O./Gerontological Nursing Association preferred
Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relations with colleagues, residents, families, volunteers, and the community
- Collaborates with other members of the care team
- Assumes responsibility for medication administration, narcotic control, removal of discontinued, unused, or expired medication, application of treatments and dressings, transcription of Physician orders, reordering of medications, preparation and other skills
- Promotes the PCH's philosophy of care
- Promotes and supports the Resident’s Bill of Rights
- Completes other duties as assigned
- Is accountable to the Nursing leadership team for providing nursing care and clinical intervention for the care and services delivered to the Residents on the assigned RHA
- Functions in accordance with Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour in Nursing
- Participates in the Home Area programs (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Program, Quality Monitoring and Analysis Program, and Fire Safety).
- Promotes a co-operative working environment
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of PCH
- Provides input to the development and revision of Personal Care policies and procedures and communicates changes to staff
- Facilitates team building and promotes change and innovative ideas
- Uses scientific knowledge in a systematic approach to identifying problems and in problem solving
- Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and to continuously learn, taking an active role in continuous quality improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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