Registered Practical Nurse - RH Temporary Full Time Days

Schlegel Villages • Woolwich, ON

8d • CA$27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Village at University Gates has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Practical Nurse to join their team on Retirement. This is a Temporary Full-Time position with 78.25 hours biweekly, located at 250 Laurelwood Dr. Waterloo, On, N2J 0E2. The compensation is $27.49/hr, with shift details from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The approximate start date is the beginning of July for approximately 12 months. This role is for information purposes only, the assignment of this posting will be Williamsburg.

Requirements

• Maintain current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Existing Heart Save Level of CPR.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, properly plan for, and allocate the right amount of time and effort to complete tasks.
• Ability to remain calm and manage stress appropriately.
• Ability to deliver safe administration of medication and treatments with a focus on accuracy, quality and meeting our residents’ quality of life requests.
• Ability to follow plans of care (or service plans) in accordance with the standards of the College of Nurses.
• Ability to identify and report any changes in the resident’s well-being to the Charge Nurse or Village leadership team.
• Understanding of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations applicable to the Long-Term Care sector, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Ontario Retirement Communities Association, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA) of Ontario.
• Ability to support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents.
• Ability to work as a key member of our Village and Neighbourhood multidisciplinary team to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care, support new resident move-ins, facilitate transfers to hospital, or any changes in resident medical needs.
• Ability to collaborate with the Neighbourhood Physician during weekly rounds and update care plans and directions accordingly.
• Proficient communication and computer skills in order to update care plans in the current system.
• Understanding of the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the RPN role.
• Proven alignment with our organizational vision, mission, and values of Caring relationships, Persistent and passionate, Positive, Can-do attitude, Creative and innovative, Hardworking and hands-on, Genuine and humble; as well as, the values of the Customer Experience Credo (Know Me, Be Present, Walk in My Shoes, Earn Trust and Follow Through).

Nice To Haves

• MDS credentials.
• Experience working with people living with Dementia.
• Knowledge of the palliative assessments scale.
• Comfortable supporting residents and their families during end-of-life care.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, regulations and best practices applicable to the retirement and long-term care sector (e.g. RAI processes and CIHI, supplies, equipment ordering, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Maintain current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Have existing Heart Save Level of CPR.
• Demonstrate an ability to prioritize tasks effectively, properly plan for, and allocate the right amount of time and effort to complete tasks. Remains calm and manages stress appropriately.
• Deliver safe administration of medication and treatments with a focus on accuracy, quality and meeting our residents’ quality of life requests.
• Follow plans of care (or service plans) in accordance with the standards of the College of Nurses and able to identify and report any changes in the resident’s well-being to the Charge Nurse or Village leadership team.
• Have an understanding of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations applicable to the Long-Term Care sector, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Ontario Retirement Communities Association, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA) of Ontario.
• Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents.
• Work as a key member of our Village and Neighbourhood multidisciplinary team to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care, support new resident move-ins, facilitate transfers to hospital, or any changes in resident medical needs.
• Collaborate with the Neighbourhood Physician during weekly rounds and update care plans and directions accordingly.
• Have proficient communication and computer skills in order to update care plans in the current system.
• Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the RPN role.
• Proven alignment with our organizational vision, mission, and values of Caring relationships, Persistent and passionate, Positive, Can-do attitude, Creative and innovative, Hardworking and hands-on, Genuine and humble; as well as, the values of the Customer Experience Credo (Know Me, Be Present, Walk in My Shoes, Earn Trust and Follow Through).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, and benefits
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and rewards and recognition
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential
• Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund
• A Unique Family Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree