Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village
Casual
DEPARTMENT
Long Term Care
STATUS
Permanent Casual
SALARY
Starting from $30.24 per hour
ROLE OBJECTIVE
The RPN shall provide professional care to residents and support and coordinate nursing care given by Personal Support Workers within the Long-Term Care Unit. The RPN is required to support the Registered Nurse to oversee and coordinate all activities necessary for the operations of the unit. The RPN shall work closely with the Director Of Care (DOC) and other members of the multidisciplinary team, including attending physicians, therapists and personnel from other departments. These responsibilities shall be carried out in accordance with corporate policies, procedures, mission and philosophy, the Collective Agreement and applicable legislation and regulations while maintaining a high standard of nursing care and comfort for the residents.
This position is accountable to the Code of Conduct set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), which provides regulatory clarity and establishes guidance of all registered nurses regardless of their role, job description or practice setting.
Qualifications
- Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with current and active registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Possess excellent interpersonal, creative problem solving, conflict resolution and leadership skills.
- Fluent in the English language, both written and verbal.
We are positive that we are able to check some of your boxes:
▪ We have shifts that fit most schedules with premiums for working evenings, nights and/or weekends. Overtime hours are also available for those who are looking to take advantage of it.
▪ We encourage the residents of our community to care for their whole selves, and we encourage our employees to do the same by offering Extended Health Benefits, Disability, Life insurance, AD&D, and Pension Plan with 100% match from us for all full-time staff and 14% pay in lieu for part-time.
▪ We support the well-being of our employees, so we offer an Employee Assistance Program to help our team handle mental health and personal challenges. In addition, we offer a generous paid sick leave for full-timers, and any unused sick time is paid out to you at the end of each year.
▪ Amazing perks, including Employee Service Recognition programs, free parking, discounted meals from our Dining room and fitness room access.
▪ We ensure our team receives frequent comprehensive training and education to expand their hard skills because we believe that it is our team of health care professionals who help us to do great things
▪ We are committed to supporting the growth and confidence of our nursing team. Through our Nursing PLEDGE mentoring program, Nursing staff looking to strengthen their skills and expand their knowledge are paired with experienced nursing staff who provide guidance, support, and hands-on learning opportunities to build confidence and support ongoing professional development.
(Please note that successful applicants will require a current 2-step TB testing and current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check suitable for working with the vulnerable population prior to commencing employment)
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. During the recruitment and hiring process, we offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise if you require an accommodation, should you be contacted regarding a position with Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted