Registered Practical Nurse - Gloucester, Canada - Perley Health

Description

Perley Health is looking for Registered Practical Nurses to join our knowledgeable and professional team who are passionate about providing quality care. We are one of the largest and most progressive long-term care homes in Ontario. Perley Health includes 450 long-term care beds, a 12-bed Guest House providing respite care and a Seniors Village with 139 independent-living apartments for seniors. We proudly house and serve both Community and Veteran beds and stand by our core values, because 'Together, we improve the well-being of people we serve.'

_What sets Perley Health apart from other long-term care homes?_
We are an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO)
We are a recognized Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care
We have achieved exemplary standing from Accreditation Canada
We are reopening our Convalescent Program

We also have many on site practice supports:

Full time wound care resource nurse
Full time Psychogeriatric team
Full time Collaborative Practice Nurse; supports new nurses and supports education
Offering many preceptorship placements for students pursuing careers in healthcare

Job Summary:

Registered Practical Nurses must demonstrate the core competencies of nursing practice, working to the full scope of practice in the provision of resident care. The RPN's work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and foster a team approach in the delivery of care to meet our Long-Term Care resident needs.

The RPN's play a part in leadership roles on an interdisciplinary team that delivers long term care resident care. This includes the completion of comprehensive bedside assessments and analysis of resident health records, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to promote restorative nursing outcomes and achieve identified care goals.

Education & Experience

Completion of a 2-year Community College Registered Practical Nurse Diploma

Certificates & Licenses

In good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a recognized Registered Practical Nurse
Current CPR certification

Minimum Requirements :

Excellent care planning skills
Excellent assessment skills and knowledge of common Chronic Illnesses
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated CNO standard of documentation skills
Demonstrated Critical Thinking Skills

Desirable Qualities:

Proficient in Point Click Care (PCC) and Point of Care (POC)
Completion of GPA, LEAP, or PIECES
Restorative Nursing Knowledge
IV Therapy Experience
RNAO Champion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team across health sectors
Ability to teach others

Job Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time and Casual

Day Shifts: 7AM-3PM

Evening Shifts: 3PM-11PM

Night Shifts: 11PM-7AM

Salary: As per Collective Agreement - $29.69- $31.17

$1.20/hr shift premium for employees working evening and night schedules.

$25,000 CCPN bonus available for eligible hires able to commit a minimum of 2 years full-time employment. Details on eligibility can be found here:

_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses

_ We thank all candidates for applying; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. _

_ No phone calls please. _

_ For candidates selected for consideration, Perley Health, upon request, will make reasonable accommodation for any disability-related needs with respect to the recruitment process and materials. _

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Schedule:
8 hour shift

Work Location: In person