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Registered Practical Nurse How do you live in the moment? We are seeking a candidate that shares our valuesa person with passion to make a difference, a strong moral compass, and a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is warm and loving, making meaningful connections with those they care for. We Participate In The Following Government Funding Initiatives Join LTC $25,000 Nursing PLEDGE The Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) program The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) reports to the Director of Care/Nurse Manager and provides clinical leadership to support safe, highquality, personcentered care. The RPN coordinates and oversees the delivery of nursing care, completes assessments, contributes to care planning and evaluation, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident goals while preserving dignity, choice, and quality of life. The RPN practices in accordance with the Fixing LongTerm Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22, the Homes required programs and policies, and applicable College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards. The RPN provides direction and support to other care team members, promotes documentation excellence, medication safety, and infection prevention practices, and serves as a clinical resource and advocate for residents, families/SDMs, and staff. Wage Rate: The starting wage rate is $33.36/hour. Vacancy: We are hiring employees to work on a casual basis to help us fulfil our scheduling needs and fill vacant shifts as they arise. We are offering flexible hours. Responsibilities Provide safe, compassionate personcentered nursing care, supporting resident dignity, choice, and quality of life in alignment with the Residents Bill of Rights. Complete nursing assessments within scope, recognize changes in condition, and implement or adjust care plan interventions in collaboration with the RN (where applicable), physicians/NP, and interdisciplinary team. Communicate changes in resident status and care updates to the resident and/or SDM/POA and ensure timely followup. Contribute to care planning and documentation processes (including interRAI), and support care conferences, admissions/returns from hospital, and significant change documentation. Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation consistent with CNO standards and Homes policy. Implement orders and provide medications and treatments safely, following Home policy, pharmacy procedures, and CNO medication accountabilities (including safe administration, storage, inventory controls, and documentation). Identify, document, and report medication errors/near misses and participate in learning and prevention strategies. Deliver daytoday nursing care that supports required clinical programs under FLTCA / O. Reg. 246/22. Apply and model IPAC practices (hand hygiene, PPE, pointofcare risk assessment, additional precautions) and raise concerns promptly. Provide care using culturally safe and appropriate communication and approaches, respecting resident identity and preferences. Work in accordance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements, including reporting hazards and participating in prevention strategies related to workplace violence. Participate in the Homes fire safety and emergency preparedness program, including required training/drills and response to emergency codes per Homes policy. Collaborate respectfully with PSWs and the interdisciplinary team; provide daytoday guidance and support to PSWs consistent with role expectations and competency. Support a positive resident/family experience through active listening, prompt followup, and service recovery actions consistent with Homes policy. Contribute to conflict prevention and resolution by using respectful communication and escalating concerns appropriately. Participate in audits, quality initiatives, and improvement actions; understand the Homes key quality indicators and contribute to achieving and sustaining improvement targets. Support inspection readiness through accurate documentation, timely followup, and adherence to Homes policies and procedures. Protect personal health information and maintain confidentiality in accordance with PHIPA and Home policy (verbal, written, and electronic communication). Follow Home policies and legislative requirements for mandatory reporting, including promptly escalating concerns of suspected abuse/neglect and other reportable events, and supporting required documentation. Use approved digital tools (including AIenabled features where available) to support documentation quality, communication, and trend awareness, while ensuring clinical judgment remains primary. Support accreditation readiness (CARF, where applicable) by following standardized practices, maintaining documentation quality, and participating in quality improvement activities. Order/monitor nursing supplies and equipment as assigned; ensure supplies are used appropriately and efficiently and raise shortages/concerns that may affect resident care. Other duties as assigned or indicated in the Job Task Inventory. Qualifications Current General Class registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of the right exemption Bill 60. Demonstrated ability to practice in alignment with CNO practice standards and guidelines. Strong documentation practice and commitment to meeting CNO documentation expectations. Current CPR/BLS certification. Welldeveloped written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families. Working knowledge of interRAI assessment processes, care planning, and documentation; certification is an asset (or willingness to complete within one (1) year of hire, as applicable). Demonstrated commitment to personcentered care, including respectful communication, preserving dignity and choice, and building meaningful relationships with residents and families/SDMs. Demonstrated ability to practice in alignment with the Fixing LongTerm Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22, and to follow Homes policies and required programs to support safe, compliant care delivery. Evidence of being focused on peoples feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction. Demonstrated ability to undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals rights and reducing risk. Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one. Confirmation of recent TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest Xray (within the last year) per Public Health requirements. Two supervisory references required. Proof of all required vaccinations. The Employer strongly recommends staying up to date with the recommended vaccines; vaccination requirements may change as determined by the Employer. What do we offer you? Competitive wages. Employee benefits. Employee and Family Assistance Program. Support for personal and professional growth. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr