Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Position Summary

Under the direction of the DOC/ADOC or the Manager of Kotitalo Assisted Living (Kotitalo), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing nursing care, including administering medication and treatments, to assigned residents, consistent with the standards of nursing practice, the MOH guidelines, MOH-LTC guidelines (MKK) and the Ontario Finnish Resthome Association’s (OFRA) policies and procedures. The RPN (along with the Registered Nurse [RN]) is also accountable for ensuring that unregulated care staff provides appropriate care. The RPN works collaboratively with other members of the health care team in order to provide quality care to residents.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Documented proof of successful completion of a medication administration course.
• Demonstrated relevant experiences and/or understanding of the care requirements for senior in long-term care settings.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Finnish or Estonian is an asset.
• Current CPR certification.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources or through Indeed

Positions are open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The OFRA is an inclusive and equitable workplace, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals, including indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

The OFRA is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you require any accommodations, please notify use and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check and submit proof of a negative COVID-19 swab prior to employment. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All OFRA employees must be fully vaccinated.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $32.98 per hour

Licence/Certification:

• RPN License (required)

Work Location: In person