Registered Practical Nurse; Casual Part-Time

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (Casual Part-Time)
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life.

At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services.

Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Registered Practical Nurse - Casual Part-Time Performs the functions of Registered Practical Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses (CNO), and provides high quality nursing service that reflects the organization's resident centred approach, vision and policies. As a Unit Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for day-to-day supervision of staff in the unit and coordination of resident care with interdisciplinary team members as well as communications with families.

Responsibilities:

Performs the functions of a Registered Practical Nurse according to the Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses of Ontario Consults the Team Lead, as appropriate, about changes in residents' condition, any occurrence of adverse events, or as necessary

Effectively implements the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation

Monitors, implements and adheres to legislations, standards, policies and procedures of the LTC home Maintains regular and effective communication with family members for timely updates and support

Maintains close working relationship with attending physicians, laboratories, agencies and hospitals and related disciplines to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services to residents

Initiates contact with appropriate team members as required by the resident's condition to improve the functioning of the resident

Plans and directs the work of Personal Support Workers assigned to the unit Assists in new staff orientation and in-service education

Provides ongoing feedback/coaching to Personal Support Workers in the unit, and monitors performance and compliance to policies and standards. Provides timely report of performance issues, incidents and problems to the Assistant/Director of Resident Care Provides input in the performance evaluation of Personal Support Workers as required

Ensures adequate nursing supplies and equipment on the unit and places orders as necessary

Ensures efficient and responsible use of such supplies Keeps up-to-date record and control of medication. Properly dispose of discontinued or expired medications

Implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc. and performs audits as assigned

Provides timely and professional intervention to resident care issue

Monitors the safety and security of the facility and assumes the duty of fire marshall in case of fire or disaster

Participates in nursing-related committees as appropriate

Coordinates and chairs interdisciplinary care conference for residents

Provides updates on resident's conditions during doctors' rounds

Performs the role of Unit Nurse of the floor during the shift

Supervises activities of students, as assigned, in accordance with the College of Nursing of…