Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

As the RPN at the Richmond Care Home you will function as the leader of the resident care team. Utilizing your professional knowledge to assess clients, create care plans, administer medication and monitor/evaluate the well being of the clients. In the absence of the supervisor, you are in charge to ensure the residence comfort and well-being and that policies and procedures are being followed.

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

Job Description

What You Will Do:
- Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client’s functional abilities, general condition and activities of daily living following pre-set procedures
- Implements the care plan based on the nursing assessment in collaboration with the physician, PSW’s and manager and review quarterly
- Implements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan
- Performs technical nursing skills at a safe level in accordance with scope of practice, nursing principles and Carefor policies and procedures
- Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client/family
- Describes and documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to Carefor standards (by exception)
- Evaluates client’s responses to care plan for the achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes; revises plan as required
- Demonstrates respect for client’s choices and decisions
- Utilizes adult learning principles and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients, unregulated care providers and volunteers
- Reports and discusses client’s status on a regular basis with other members of the health care team, including physician when necessary
- Works closely with the care team (including psws, cooks, recreation/activity coordinator and/or volunteers), providing them with direction, teaching and support
- Orders and checks new medications from the pharmacy and lists the medications on the MAR sheets
- Admissions and Discharges of clients as required
- Keep up to date on changes in the field of dementia care
- Familiarity with the home’s fire, disaster and evacuation plans
- Participate in providing personal care, activities of daily living, preparing and serving meals & snacks, light housekeeping, recreational/personal interest activities as necessary.
Qualifications
- Registered Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate
- Current CPR level C Certificate
- Three years experience working with elderly clients with dementia
- Demonstrated excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with a proven effective customer service focus.
What We Have To Offer You:
- Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
- A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture
- Wellness program
- Company events
- Work-life balance
- Paid orientation and training
- Flexible Shifts
- All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Job Types: Permanent, Casual

Work Location: In person

Starting rate of pay: $27.57 per hour

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.