Registered Practical Nurse

Home Care Assistance Barrie has an opening for a Registered Practical Nurse working in long term care. The schedule is constant and ongoing with lots of opportunity to pick up extra shifts. Day shifts are being offered for this line. Bi weekly weekends are required.

Please contact Kristine 705-503-2273 ex. 3 or kristine.buyarski@homecareassistance.com

The successful candidate's areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Overseeing the wellness of all the residents.
• Conducting assessments and reassessments.
• Developing, monitoring, and updating plans of care, as assigned.
• Directing the wellness staff and ensuring their responsibilities are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Providing medication support and administration.
• Responding to all emergency situations.
• Completing pertinent reports correctly and in keeping with assigned deadlines.
• Ensuring compliance of all applicable legislation, for example the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 and its regulations.
• Meeting the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario at all times.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Other key qualifications for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario or be a UCP who has completed their medication administration course.
• Nursing experience in a similar setting.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates is preferable.
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate to our senior residents, their families, colleagues, etc., in a friendly and professional manner.
• Effective time management skills to work under specified time constraints and in accordance with job routines, while observing policies and procedures as well as applicable work standards and safety regulations.
• The ability to focus on multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to anticipate problems and use sound judgment and tact in handling confidential matters.
• A criminal records/vulnerable sector screen, recent COVID-19 test and satisfactory professional references.

Home Care Assistance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Home Care Assistance.

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