Registered Practical Nurse
Job Description:
Registered Practical Nurse
(5) Regular Part Time
Hours of work: No Guarantee of HoursLocation: Peel Manor - 525 Main St N, Brampton, ON, L6X 1N9
Compensation: $35.47- $37.94 As per the Collective Agreement (CUPE)
The Long-Term Care and Senior Services Divisions require staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes.Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.
What you will do:
As a participating member of the multidisciplinary health care team you will assess the health needs of residents and provide quality, resident-centered care.
Responsibilities:
- Provides nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Standards of Practice, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Standards, Regional Values, policies and procedures, and best practice guidelines
- Provides leadership to the Personal Care Attendants on his/her team
- Assesses residents and develops, implements and evaluates care plans of less complex residents
- Consults with the Registered Nurse on the management of residents with complex care needs
- Respects and promotes customer service to ensure the comfort, safety and dignity of all residents
- Administers and records medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Responsible for the safekeeping of drugs and narcotic keys
- Observes, assesses, evaluates, records, and reports pertinent information regarding the resident’s condition to physician, DOC and/or Designate
- Completes residents’ incident reports, identifies, analyzes and implements corrective actions in consultation with the Registered Nurse
- Provides supervision and assistance in the dining room to ensure that all residents receive the appropriate diet and experience a quality dining service
- Provides personal care as assigned and advocates on behalf of the residents
- Responsible for ensuring prompt response to call bells and alarm systems
- Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
- Attends in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Director of Care and/or Designate
- Assists in the orientation of new nursing staff as directed
- Participates in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services
Qualifications:
- Current certificate of competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- If graduation was prior to 1985 must have successfully completed an approved medication administration course for the R.P.N.
- Experience in long-term care is preferred
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills and a good understanding of customer service concepts
- Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, visitors, volunteers and medical professionals
- Proficiency in basic computer skills is a requirement
- Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire - Costs for these tests are the candidates responsibility- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- TB Skin Testing
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply online.
About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking.At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.
Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available.Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users.As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.