Registered Practical Nurse more than 1 required (union position)

Company : The Salvation Army

Job Type : Part-Time

Toronto, Ontario

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Job Description - Registered Practical Nurse more than 1 required (union position)

Description

Are you motivated, looking for a role with a purpose, and have a desire to make a difference in your local community? The Salvation Army’s Meighen Health Centre (MHC) is a long-term care and assisted living facility located in Toronto, within walking distance of the Davisville subway station and with free on-site parking. Working in long-term care allows you to connect with and care for those under your charge and to get to know them over time. You are an integral, positive, and sustaining influence in their daily life and get to see and know the whole person, not just their diagnosis.

We offer Evening, Night, and Weekend premiums; stable schedules that allow time for family responsibilities with every second weekend off; in lieu of benefit payments and employer pension contributions for all RPNs, including casuals. RPNs with proof of Recent Related Experience can also be placed at a higher step on the wage grid (subject to Article language). With a supportive and team-oriented culture to welcome you, come join a diverse and inclusive team that is making a difference every day!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is accountable to the Director of Care to provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by Personal Support Workers (PSW). Primary functions include assessment and planning of resident care needs; delivery of skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; medication administration; and documentation.

The Registered Practical Nurse is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the core values and employee guiding principles, ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

There are multiple permanent part time positions working 30 hours biweekly (2 for the day shift, 1 for the evening shift and 1 for the night shift). There are also multiple relief positions with no guaranteed hours . Flexibility in scheduling is required. The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility

All shifts available – Day, Evening, Night

This role is in a seniors congregate setting and may be subject to working in outbreak (COVID, flu, etc.) conditions

May work with residents who are physically or cognitively impaired

Interacts with families, staff, and volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Experience in rehabilitation or long-term care nursing

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

Proficiency in interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Proficiency with MS Office suite, internet use and computerized documentation

Deal tactfully and courteously with residents, resident’s families, visitors and staff in a positive manner

Demonstrate a high level of integrity, sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality

Facilitate multidisciplinary communication in complex care issues to foster positive resident outcomes

Establish and sustain care in a manner that is resident centred and fosters evidence based best practice

Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening

Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

Please note: PDF format preferred. If providing a cover letter, the cover letter and resume should be together in one document.

Pre-employment tours to view the facility can be arranged by calling 416-481-9449.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal applicants must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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