Villa Colombo Registered Nurse- Part Time

Position: Villa Colombo Registered Nurse- Permanent Part Time
locations:
Assist - Villa Colombo LTC (40 Playfair Ave) 40 Playfair Avenue Toronto, ON
** Job Description
**** Registered Nurse (RN)
**** Department:
** Resident Services
** Status:
** Permanent Part-Time
*
* Hours:

** 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., 30 hours bi-weekly, including alternate weekends
*
* Start Date:

** ASAP
*
* Location:

** Toronto, Ontario
*
* Employer:

** Villa Colombo Toronto, 40 Playfair Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6B 2P9

Villa Colombo Toronto is a 391-bed long-term care home in the heart of Toronto, committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care for older adults. As a
** Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO)
** and a
** General Member of the Eden Alternative**, we implement evidence-informed practices and innovative approaches that enhance the quality of life for our residents. Our team fosters a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow in their careers.

We are currently inviting applications for a
** Registered Nurse (RN)
** to join our Resident Services team.

This position is unionized and governed by the CUPE Collective Agreement.
** Compensation, Benefits & Pension
**** Hourly rate:** $35.53- $50.86 per hour (all new hires start at the
** starting rate**, in accordance with the ONA Collective Agreement)
* This gives transparency about the
** potential progression
** without misrepresenting the immediate starting pay.
* Protects you legally and is consistent with ONA / ESA requirements.
* Shift premiums in accordance with the ONA Collective Agreement
* Comprehensive benefits package or percentage in lieu of benefits, where applicable
* Participation in the
** Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
**** Qualifications
* ** Baccalaureate Degree preferred
* Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
* One-year experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care preferred.
* Supervisory ability to team build, lead, and demonstrate flexibility in a changing health care environment.
* Certification in Gerontology and current membership with RNAO is desirable.
* Ability to speak Italian language is an asset.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Accountable to the Manager, Nursing Unit for the quality of resident care and management of the units.
* In the leadership role, promotes effective communication between all team members and ensures Nursing Manager and/or Charge Nurse receives pertinent information in a timely manner.
* Ensures resident care is provided in accordance with established nursing standards and principals, physicians orders, LTCHA and its regulations and Villa Colombo policies.
* Observes reports, and records vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents and initiated remedial health measures where appropriate.
* Understands respects and complies with Resident Bill of Rights.
* Leads and coordinates the interdisciplinary team in the provision of resident care from shift to shift.
* Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the individualized team in the provision of residents that ensure a resident and family focus.
* Administers medications and treatments within their scope of practice. Observes and documents changes in condition resulting from medications/treatments.
* Makes regular rounds in order to assess each resident and maintain full and constant knowledge of each resident’s condition, activities and changing needs.
* Supervises and assists residents with eating in dining areas at meal times.
* Responds to resident call bells and assists with ADL’s as required.
* Accountable for documentation, assessments and care plans and ensures that the resident health record (electronic and manual) is complete and accurate including nursing observations and procedures performed, including resident response.
* Receives medication orders, stores and monitors the safekeeping of drugs and narcotics.
* Conducts physician rounds and liaises with medical staff.* .Sets quarterly and annual objectives for units in collaboration with the Manager, Nursing Unit and Care Teams.
* Will provide leadership and support for RPN’s in cases of medically complex resident/family care and issues.
* Inspires, motivates and…