Registered Practical Nurse Tsss

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• Division & Section: Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs

Work Location:Various locations, please see below for location details.

Job Type & Duration:Part-time, Indefinite

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:$38.20 - $41.70, Wage Grade 9

Shift Information:On an as required basis including days, afternoons, evenings and weekends

Affiliation:L79 Unit B PT

Number of Positions Open:2

Posting Period:03 – Sep - 2026 to 17 - Sep - 2026

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Please see below for additional Shift Information and Location Information

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will be working with homeless clients providing support to clients with complex physical and mental health and addiction issues. This position:

• Provides nursing care and develops and modifies care plans for residents/clients. Attends team meetings.
• Observes, monitors and evaluates condition of clients/residents. Reports vital signs, injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Attends to critical incidents involving clients.
• Measures and records blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and weight using equipment, such as blood pressure cuff.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications and treatments, i.e. eye drops and application of ointments & creams. Administers insulin injections. Records quantities administered.
• Informs residents/clients about medications and side effects.
• Ensures that medication supplies meet designated inventories. Orders medication and medical/nursing supplies. Checks orders. Packages labels, and stores medication and medical supplies.
• Prepares and applies clean dressings and bandages. Cleans wounds and lesions, and replaces bandages. Removes stitches and clips.
• Respond to medical emergency and renders first aid including but not limited to CPR, overdose interventions, etc.
• Orients new residents/clients and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies departments and individuals of admittance. Records and secures personal valuables.
• Prepares resident for transfer or departure, including organization of personal belongings, contacting of appropriate organization (hospital, coroner's office, etc.), and completion of required documentation.
• Schedules appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and health specialists by telephone, arranging for transportation and/or escort. Ensures results/hospital records are available to client.
• Assists residents/clients with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs.
• Prepares and maintains documentation i.e. charts, records, and incident reports.
• Accompanies physician on rounds, providing information on resident/client general condition and progress, and assisting in examinations, e.g., positioning, dressing and undressing residents/clients.
• Instructs resident/client and family in planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from resident/client and family. Maintains personal care records.
• Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves.
• Assists in the operation of weekly clinics in Hostels, including booking of appointments and organizing client files.
• Obtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc.
• Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information.
• Refers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social services. Assists with the organization and implementation of TB screening clinics. Conducts and reads TB skin tests and follows up positive reactors. Maintains records.
• Administers TB medication and monitors for side effects.
• Investigates persons who are on medical surveillance or treatment for latent TB.
• Ensures proper storage and handling of vaccines.

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Must be registered and in good standing order as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Diploma from a recognized college or school of nursing.
• Requires comprehensive Registered Practical Nurse experience in a shelter, community, or hospital setting, with a proven ability to address the complex physical, mental health, and addiction needs of marginalized and homeless populations.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

• Working knowledge / expertise with homeless population, harm reduction and addiction, would be an asset.
• Ability to provide nursing care to less complex…