REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE LTC

at  City of Toronto

Job ID: 52992
Job Category: Health Services
Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long-Term Care, LTC Regional Services
Work Location: Various, see below
Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Indefinite
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $33.34 - $36.55 per hour (2024 rates)
Shift Information: Various Shifts- Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends
Number of Positions Open: Multiple
Posting Period: 20-Jan-2025 to 03-Feb-2025

Location Information:

• Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON M1P 2T8
• Carefree Lodge, 306 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2N 4S5
• Castleview Wychwood Towers, 351 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 3C3
• Cummer Lodge, 205 Cummer Ave, Toronto, ON M2M 2E8
• Fudger House, 439 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1K6
• Kipling Acres, 2233 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke, ON M9W 4L3
• Lakeshore Lodge, 3197 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON M8V 3X5
• Seven Oaks, 9 Neilson Road, Toronto, ON M1E 5E1
• True Davidson Acres, 200 Dawes Rd, Toronto, ON M4C 5M8
• Wesburn Manor, 400 The West Mall, Toronto, ON M9C 5S1

YOUR APPLICATION MUST DESCRIBE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AS THEY RELATE TO:

• Current registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience working as an RPN within a community-based setting, including working with the elderly population.
• Experience working in acute care, complex continuing care, rehabilitation, mental health and/or long-term care.

• Provides nursing care and develops and modifies care plans for residents. Observes, monitors, and evaluates condition of residents.
• Provides leadership/direction to Care Team during the shift in collaboration with the RN.
• Reports vital signs, injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Reports resident critical incidents as per policy. Attends to critical incidents involving residents.
• Attends team meetings.
• Evaluates the residents’ plan of care and revises as indicated by residents’ health status.
• 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 and records quantities administered. Assesses condition and administers complex skin and wound treatments. Informs residents 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, replaces bandages, and removes stitches and clips. Administers first aid including C.P.R.
• Orients new residents and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies departments and individuals of admittance.
• Provides orientation and ongoing coaching for new staff.
• Provides orientation for new residents and their families and introduces them to other residents, staff, etc.
• 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 specialist, arranging for transportation and/or escort.
• Ensures results/hospital records are available to residents. Feeds residents or assists with adaptive eating devices.
• Provides support and leadership during meal service (ie: offering beverages, etc).
• Administers enteral feeds ensuring resident safety and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Provides personal care for residents (i.e. feeding, hygiene, bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, ambulation, and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices).
• Assists residents with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs.
• Prepares and maintains documentation (i.e. charts, records, and incident reports).
• Resident and family planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from resident and family. Works collaboratively with resident and family/chosen family in planning care.
• Maintains personal care records.
• Changes linens, makes beds and sorts and bags soiled linen as necessary. Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves.
• Obtains admission history 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.
• Administers medication and monitors for side effects.
• Assists in coaching and training students.
• Ensures proper storage and handling of all vaccinations ensuring adherence to cold chain procedures.