Future Opportunities - Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Regular Part Time B
Health Services/Long Term Care

Shifts: various shifts no guarantee of hours (see availability requirements)

Location: one of 5 Regionally operated LTC homes
Compensation: $34.40-$49.26/hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits as per ONA collective agreement



The Region of Peel is looking for qualified Registered Nurses, New Grad's, Retiree's are Welcome!

Care. Compassion. Love. Respect.

The Long-Term Care and Senior Services Divisions require staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

Reporting to the Director of Care (or designate) you will provide nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses Standards of Practice, administrative policies and procedures of the centre, and other applicable legislation.

What you will do in the role:

• Apply the Nursing Process in the provision of individualized care to residents
• Responsible for the completion and updating, as required, of the Resident Plan of Care with input from the multidisciplinary team as required
• Communicate pertinent resident information to members of the nursing team and documents nursing care provided for each resident
• Responsible for the administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Responsible for the safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys
• Confer with physician on issues regarding residents' health and carries out physician's orders with follow-up documentation, as required
• Provide supervision and assistance in the dining room to ensure that all residents receive the appropriate diet and experience quality dining service
• Responsible for ensuring prompt response to nurse call and alarm systems
• Provide leadership, oversee and evaluate nursing care provided by nursing personnel on his/her team in accordance with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards and policies and procedures
• Participate in the evaluation of staff members on the unit, as part of a team process
• Complete and analyze resident incident/accident reports, and implement corrective action as appropriate
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to proper procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe conditions
• Complete staff incident/accident reports and forwards to DOC and/or designate
• Provide health teaching to residents and family and acts as an advocate
• Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc., as directed by the DOC to maintain competency in long-term care
• Assist in the orientation of new nursing staff as required
• Participate in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services
• Monitor CQI indicators and reports on a monthly basis to the DOC
• Participate in committees as required
• Present and assists in developing approved in-service education programs within the centre
• Co-ordinate and attend resident care conferences
• Monitor and control the usage of medical and personal care supplies
• Report health and safety hazards, actively participates in eliminating causes of accidents, and performs emergency and occupational health and safety measures as required (WHMIS, Infection Control, Fire)
• Perform other delegated duties as assigned

What the role requires:

• Current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience in geriatric or long-term care, rehabilitation, medical/surgical, and psychiatric nursing is preferred
• Proficiency in basic computer skills is a requirement
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
• Availability as follows (not a commitment of hours)
  • A minimum of four (4) shifts per month for twelve (12) calendar months of the year
  • Must also be available to work one (1) weekend per month
  • Must be available to work either Christmas or New Years Day

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, professionals, visitors and volunteer
• Must be able to work independently and within a team structure

Nice to Have:

• Certificate in Gerontology is an asset

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

Compensation: As per the Collective Agreement (ONA)

Location: Tall Pines, Peel Manor, Sheridan Villa, Vera Davis and/or Malton Village

Hours of work: Various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online

Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel's Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

Vulnerable Sector Police Check

TB Skin Testing

Fully Vaccinated against COVID19, including 3rd booster

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks

As part of the Region's ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

New employees who commence employment on or after October 1, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated , a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.

As part of the Region's ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. The Region of Peel delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We're working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we've been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, the Region of Peel is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Region of Peel, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it's impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than the Region of Peel.

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca.

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.