Registered Practical Nurse – Eventide

This is a casual position with no guarantee of hours. Although there are no weekly hours of work guaranteed for this position, there is the potential of working up to 40 hours per week during the current pandemic. Flexibility in scheduling is required.  The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility.  The operational hours of this facility are 24 hours per day.

This is a unionized facility.

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.

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

• Adaptable and therefore able to adjust to changing events and ensure that the needs of the Resident are met.
• Exhibits perseverance with a work ethic reflecting a solid dedication to the Home’s mission statement.
• Communicates in a positive proactive manner and projects a solid, mature presence, reasonable assertiveness and a good perception while relating to Residents, families, staff, visitors and the interdisciplinary team within the Home. Willingly resources the RN for support and direction when situations present themselves.
• Is cooperative, open to new directives and approaches while demonstrating some creativity in striving to improve and enhance the service delivery.
• Direct assignments of resident care to PSWs
• Assures adequacy of care provision by HCA’s/PSW’s.
• Provides health teaching for Resident/families.
• Assists in evaluating Resident’s needs & development, implement and evaluation the holistic plan of care for each Resident.
• Documentation in Resident’s chart/ Progress Notes & keep Resident care plan current and accurate to demonstrate care required as per CNO Standards & Guidelines.
• Provides for administration of medications to assigned Residents and documentation as directed and in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Practical Nurses of Ontario and as directed by the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff and/or students.
• Communicates to other departments concerning Resident changes and/or safety or equipment concerns.
• Takes charge during evenings and night shifts in the facility if RN not available. The Director of Care must be consulted in case of an emergency or in an unusual situation.
• Practices safe working habits as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS
• Improves personal knowledge through attendance at in-service education, seminars and works towards upgrading own nursing skill, and to keep informed of changes in LTC and care provisions when courses are made available within the facility. Attendance at Registered Staff meetings is expected
• Practices good body mechanics and safe techniques in manual or mechanically lifting, transferring, transporting and positioning Residents.
• Receives and processes Physician orders as per the Nursing Department’s policies and procedures and as regulated by the Standards of Nursing practice. Transcribes physicians’ orders.
• Assist in the Performance Evaluation of HCA’s/PSW’s on an annual or as deemed necessary.
• All Quality Assurance paperwork must be up to date & handed into the Director of Care as per assigned duties.
• Perform other position related duties as required.

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Currently certified in CPR.
• Three years’ experience in a Long-Term Care setting preferred.
• Demonstrates a keen interest in geriatrics.
• Demonstrates her capability by working under the supervision of the RN and implementing the nursing care needs of the Resident as required.
• Possesses organizational skills.
• Exhibits leadership qualities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in the current Standards of Practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Displays good physical and mental health; able to tolerate constant walking and standing.
• Knowledge of Point Click Care/Point of Care program an asset.
• Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the National Canadian Policy Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
• Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• TB test is required.
• Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.
• NOTE: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Screening.

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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.

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