Kingston RPN – Special Project
- Kingston, ON, Canada
$35 per hour · Internship
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- $35 per hour
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Original job description
A Career with Purpose and Heart
YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.
Happier Aging Philosophy
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.
Caregiving as a Career
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.
Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.
We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.
What We Offer
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.
Happier Aging Philosophy
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.
Caregiving as a Career
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.
Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.
We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.
What We Offer
- 7:45am to 7:45pm (12hour shifts) / 7 days / week
- $35 per hour
- Fantastic benefits package (30+ hours worked per week)
- 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
- 24/7 assistance related to client care
- Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
- Your role will be as a Health Care liaison for the Kashechewan relocation project working closely with the Emergency Project Provider and other Kingston Local Healthcare partners
- Triaging community members that come and visit our nursing station
- Coordinating some appointments for the Primary Care provider who is on site 3 days / week.
- Conducting wellness checks for some of the identified community members
- Must be familiar with First Nations culture and experienced with mental health & substance abuse
- RPN with a licence in good standing
- Must be able to community verbally and in writing in English
- Must be familiar with First Nations culture and experienced with mental health & substance abuse
- Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
- Valid driver’s license is required
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a healthcare liaison for the Kashechewan relocation project, working with the emergency project provider and Kingston healthcare partners. Triage community members, coordinate appointments with the on-site primary care provider, and conduct wellness checks for identified community members.
Requirements
Must be a Registered Practical Nurse with a licence in good standing and be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English. Must have familiarity with First Nations culture and experience with mental health and substance abuse, as well as a current TB screen, criminal record check, and valid driver's licence.
Skills
- Registered Practical Nursing
- Patient Triage
- Appointment Coordination
- Wellness Checks
- Mental Health Support
- Substance Abuse Support
- First Nations Cultural Awareness
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Healthcare Liaison
- Community Healthcare Coordination
Benefits
- Benefits Package
- 24/7 Scheduling Support
- 24/7 Client Care Assistance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- RPN
- Nursing Licence
- Healthcare Liaison
- Kashechewan Relocation Project
- Emergency Project Provider
- Kingston Healthcare Partners
- Nursing Station
- Patient Triage
- Primary Care
- Appointment Coordination
- Wellness Checks
- First Nations Culture
- Mental Health
- Substance Abuse
- TB Screening
- Criminal Record Check
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Home Health Care
- 12-Hour Shifts