Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Carefor Health & Community Services is in search of Registered Practical Nurses in the Ottawa area who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of their clients in the community. A Registered Practical Nurse with Carefor is an integral part of the Carefor Health Team and is responsible for the provision and management of nursing care to individuals and/or families in the community, as well as teaching and delegating tasks to different members of the Carefor team members.

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:

As a Registered Practical Nurse in Carefor’s Visit Nursing Program, you will make a difference in the lives of your clients in the community by utilizing your excellent communication skills to obtain relevant information from your clients and their families. You will implement nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan in consultation with the client and/or caregiver and the health care team. You will utilize adult learning principals and teaching materials to provide guidance to clients and their caregivers. You will incorporate your research findings into your daily clinical practice while demonstrating your exceptional time management and advance planning skills that will promote client-directed care, self-care and independence.
Qualifications
- In our fast-paced, responsive, and caring environment, we are looking for a self-starter who has the experience and ability to jump in on day one with energy and enthusiasm. The following items describe important experience and competency areas you have demonstrated in your current or previous roles in order to be successful in this role:
- You are registered in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO)
- You have excellent high-tech skills (with IV restart) or a passion to be trained in these skills
- You possess a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
- You have excellent documentation skills
- You have the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary practice
- You have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt nursing to independent practice
- You take initiative and you are passionate about caring for your clientsIf you have the following, it would be considered an additional asset:
- Ability to converse in both official languages (English and French)
- Experience in palliative care
- You have LEAP training or are willing to take part as a requirement to palliative care provision
- Experience in community health care
- Current skills in Foot Care
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 mileage between clients
- Smartphone provided
- 24/7 support from on-call Supervisors
- Paid orientation and training
- Flexible Shifts
- All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: $27.81-$33.89
per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends( one weekend in three weeks)
Licence/Certification:
- Nursing license (RPN) through the CNO? (required)
- Driver’s License and Reliable Vehicle? (required)
Work Location: In person

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.