RPN - Day / Evening Shift FT / PT

at  The Rekai Centres

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Rekai Centres is a fully accredited health care organization recognized as a trusted, experienced provider of long-term care services for over ten years. With 2 long-term care facilities across Ontario, The Rekai Centres is reinventing the notion of long-term care by creating places designed to exceed the province most modern structural standards where our elderly can live with independence, dignity, hope and happiness.
POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE: Day 7am - 3pm/ Evening 3pm - 11pm position
SCHEDULE: 1 Full Time & 2 Part Time positions

Following requirements must be attached to resume/ application, otherwise application will not be reviewed.

• Required: Current Registered Practical Nurse Certificate in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario: entitled to practice with no restrictions/limitations.
• Required: Vulnerable sector check not less than 6 months old

POSITION SUMMARY:

As RPN Charge Nurse, the staff will co-ordinates and oversees all aspects of resident focused delivery of care. Act as a resource and advocate for residents, families and staff. Priority one will be quality care, customer service and employee relations. In addition, the supervision and career coaching of existing team members on staff. Timely completion of RAI-MDS assessments and RAPS. Development and modification of the care plans in response to residents’ change in status. Administers medications and treatments in compliance with the policies of Pharmacy provider, the Home and the Standard of the College of Nurses. Documents and reports all errors and omissions. Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care in compliance with the legislative requirements and the policies of the Home. Participates in the admission, discharge, transfer of the resident to/from unit. Full Position responsibilities to be followed as per The Rekai Centres Human Resources Manual.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports directly to the Director of Nursing Services and Director of Resident Care

QUALIFICATION/REQUIRMENTS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Required: Minimum 1 year experience in a Supervisory Position in long term care setting
• Required: RAI-MDS – AIS certified
• Required: To manage 25 bed Resident Unit and Effectively communicate, supervise and work with 3 to 4 PSW team
• Required: Current Year Flu Shot & TB Test
• Preferred: Fully COVID Vaccinated: 2 doses plus booster.
• Exceptional documentation & charting skills necessary with strong understanding of PointClickCare & Rai-MDS
• Able to work in collaboration with other LTC departments (Dietary, Reception, Physio, Environment etc)
• Further responsibilities as reflected in the position summary

SKILLS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Positive working attitude with a strong work ethic
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially with respect to staff, Residents, and Family Members
• Experienced with working with geriatric and Alzheimer’s population in a long term care setting
• Physical fitness: Repetitive bending movement at/above/below waist/shoulders/ knees for extended periods of time. Pushing/ pulling movement, periodically lifting may be required, swift walking etc.
• Working Environment: Will be in close proximity and provide care to individuals exhibiting responsive behaviours due to neurological medical conditions.
• Ability to maintain a calm and composed demeanor in a high attention demanding environment.
  We thank all applicants for their submissions and interest in the Rekai Centres. Please note that only those candidates will be contacted whose qualifications and experience are determined to be reflective of the requirements of the position.
  The Rekai Centres accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.
  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
  Pay: From $30.97 per hour
  Expected hours: 15 – 37.5 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• COVID Vaccination (2 Doses plus booster) is preferred. Do you have these?
• Please be advised, there is no parking available onsite.

Licence/Certification:

• Vulnerable Sector Check, not less than 6 months old (preferred)
• CNO Registration with no restrictions/limitations (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details