Registered Practical Nurse – Oakville/Burlington
- Oakville, ON, Canada
$33.00 per hour · Full-time
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- Pay
- $33.00 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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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
- Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
- $33.00 per hour
- Health Spending Account (after 3 month probation)
- 24/7 management available to clients and caregivers
- In home care with private clients
- On-boarding and training: eLearning, shadow shifts, mentoring. Caregiving as a career: Growth and development opportunities are awarded to support our team in achieving your professional goals and dreams
- Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care
- Nursing tasks include – medication administration, wound care, head to toe assessment, vitals signs, pain assessment, liaising with physicians, diabetic management.
- Happier Aging is at the heart of what we do – enabling seniors to live at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.
- Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
- Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
- Help clients with their ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) that is within the scope of practice for a Registered Health Care Aide.
- Assist clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises.
- Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
- Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly
- Service the Oakville/ Burlington area
- Previous nursing experience is an asset.
- Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Designers when needed
- Valid CNO license
- Must be able to community verbally and in writing in English, other languages are an asset
- Background or Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
- Negative TB Screen (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
- Covid – 19 Vaccination Confirmation or medical exemption letter
- 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide in-home personal care and nursing services, including medication administration, wound care, assessments, vital-sign monitoring, and diabetes management. Follow client care plans, support daily living activities and mobility, maintain safety, and complete accurate documentation.
Requirements
A valid College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) license and a valid driver's license are required; previous nursing experience is an asset. Candidates must communicate verbally and in writing in English and provide a vulnerable-sector background check, a negative TB screen, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a medical exemption.
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Head-To-Toe Assessment
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Pain Assessment
- Diabetes Management
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Client Transfers
- Ambulation Assistance
- Exercise Assistance
- Care Plan Implementation
- Documentation
Benefits
- Health Spending Account
- 24/7 Management Availability
- Onboarding And Training
- Mentoring
- Growth And Development Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- CNO License
- Home Health Care
- Private Clients
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Head-To-Toe Assessment
- Vital Signs
- Pain Assessment
- Diabetes Management
- Care Plan
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Client Transfers
- Ambulation
- Personal Care
- Companionship
- Vulnerable Sector Search
- TB Screening
- COVID-19 Vaccination