Registered Practical Nurse

Position Overview

We are searching for a Registered Practical Nurse to join our Parkland Ajax team based in Ajax, Ontario
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• Approximate hourly wage: $28.70 - $31.24
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the residents’ needs and develops, revises and implements the resident care profiles
• Orders, administers, and stores medications and treatments in compliance with the policies of the facility, pharmacy and standards of the College of Nurses
• Adopts the legislation of the RHRA and enforces compliance mandates under the direction of the Director of care
• Has ability to manage the department in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager in areas such as staffing, equipment breakdown, supply ordering and receiving
• Directs, assigns and evaluates the work of personal support attendants
• Assists in the orientation of the resident, family and nursing staff
• Documents and investigates resident/staff incidents and complaints and follows up with the Supervisor or Manager promptly
• Adheres to the Employee Standards and ORCA Code of Ethics and promotes safety culture by constantly working safely, including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education

• A Diploma in Practical Nursing and currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Passion for working with seniors and experience in a seniors’ living or long‑term care environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work a schedule of flexible hours and all shifts inclusive of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification and a Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.