Finlandia Village is dedicated to serving mature adults by providing affordable, high quality, comfortable, and secure living accommodations, along with opportunities for social, spiritual, cultural and recreational interaction within an independent, caring community.
Additionally, Registered Practical Nurses hired between July 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025, will receive a $500 signing bonus and a $2.50 per hour incentive, which will be paid on October 31, 2025.

POSITION SUMMARY

The registered practical nurse provides person centered personal care to residents to promote the comfort, safety, and quality of life of the residents of Finlandia Nursing Home/Finlandia Village. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) demonstrates competency by using acquired knowledge and skills to make appropriate clinical decisions in the provision of care to residents. The RPN provides supervision and job guidance to the Health Care Aides/Personal Support Workers. The RPN is responsible to ensure that the standards of care align with the vision, mission and performance standards of Finlandia Nursing Home as well as all relevant federal and provincial regulations including accreditation standards. A large emphasis is placed on teaching to empower and encourage staff to develop solutions to day-to-day concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Successful completion of a Post-Secondary Nursing Program
· Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; or
· Student working towards completing their diploma or degree
· CPR Certificate
· Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) is considered an asset
· Conflict management skills training is considered an asset
· PIECES training is considered an asset
· Finnish speaking skill is considered an asset
· An acceptable Police Vulnerable Sector Check verified within the past six months
· 2-step TB test within the past six months

· Ensures the provision of quality nursing care through in-service education, supervision and adherence to the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)/Risk Management Program
· Effectively acts as a clinical resource
· Develops and implements present care plans that include a limited range of interventions. (i.e. established procedures)
· Ensures that resident care plans and documentation reflect care being provided, and care plans are individualized
· Communicates with the resident to confirm validity of statements and assessed resident needs, with the Registered Nurse, and relevant others. Is receptive to concerns expressed by residents and relevant others and passes on information appropriately
· Systematically and accurately collects and documents information regarding the individual resident’s physical, spiritual, social and emotional needs
· Contributes to the individual care plan for each resident and communicates to the health care team
· Safely and effectively performs the strategies and interventions directed by the care plan
· Assists with the goal of obtaining or maintaining the optimal level of functioning for each resident
· Systematically evaluates the effectiveness of individual resident care. Contributes to care plan updates for each resident