Registered Practical Nurse - Long Term Care (Nights Shift)
About The Position
Shepherd Village is Toronto’s largest not-for-profit senior community and has been dedicated to the well-being of seniors since 1961. We’re committed to meeting the changing physical, spiritual and social needs of seniors through quality care and compassionate service. Everything we offer is designed to enhance the quality of life and peace-of-mind of our residents, and their family and friends. Shepherd Village is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). The RPN will support the functions of the Nursing Department while working in either a long-term care or retirement setting. The RPN is responsible for directing PSWs on the unit, to ensure the effective and excellent delivery of care services. This includes, but is not limited to; collecting and analyzing data from all care disciplines, developing, updating and implementing care plans for all Residents, administering prescribed medications and treatments, and providing continuity of care by accurately reporting and documenting changes in Resident's health. As an RPN, you will ensure Residents receive excellent care services by increasing their comfort, independence and control in all aspects of their care. You will also be expected to maintain amicable relations with Resident's and their family members, by involving them in care-related decisions. You will provide friendly, courteous and attentive service, in keeping with our organizational values, mission and vision.
Requirements
- Practical Nursing diploma, required
- Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), required
- Experience with supervision of direct-care staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to assume Unit Nurse responsibilities, to effectively direct staff and resolve conflict
- Ability to collect and analyze data, create care plans and evaluate results
- Ability to effectively follow best practices, policies and procedures of the Home and compliance with Nursing Standards of Practice
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Successful candidates must provide a complete and current (i.e. within six months before hire date) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
Responsibilities
- Support the functions of the Nursing Department
- Direct PSWs on the unit to ensure effective and excellent delivery of care services
- Collect and analyze data from all care disciplines
- Develop, update and implement care plans for all Residents
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments
- Provide continuity of care by accurately reporting and documenting changes in Resident's health
- Ensure Residents receive excellent care services by increasing their comfort, independence and control in all aspects of their care
- Maintain amicable relations with Residents and their family members, by involving them in care-related decisions
- Provide friendly, courteous and attentive service, in keeping with organizational values, mission and vision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
