Job Description

Partners Community Health (PCH) is a new not-for-profit organization, focused on bringing healthcare services together around the needs of people living in Mississauga and West Toronto. PCH currently operates Camilla Care, a 236-bed long-term care (LTC) home and will soon be operating two new state-of the-art LTC homes and community hub in West Mississauga. To be completed in 2023, the new homes will have a combined 632-beds and be part of PCH\xe2\x80\x99s larger strategy that will introduce innovative and inclusive programs and services and new models of care delivery. PCH is committed to building partnerships and connections that put people first, as well as a learning and leading healthcare community that provides best in class service across the aging continuum.

Position Summary:
PCH is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support Wellbrook Place\xe2\x80\x99s Behavioural Support Unit (BSU) which is a transitional home area that provides specialized care for people with responsive behaviours associated with a dementia and older Adults with Mental Health Disorders. As a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you will support residents by assuming responsibilities with a focus on following key areas: Community driven, Caring service, Professionalism, and Innovative approaches.

Key Responsibilities:
Community Driven:

• Establishes and maintains good human relations with professional and non-professional staff, residents, families, volunteers, and the community

Caring Service:

• Collaborates with other members of the health team
• Assumes responsibility for medication administration, narcotic control, removal of discontinued, unused, or expired medication, application of treatments and dressings, transcription of Physician orders, reordering of medications, preparation, and other skills
• Promotes the philosophy of being resident driven in all resident encounters and decisions
• Promotes and supports the Resident\xe2\x80\x99s Bill of Rights
• Completes other duties as assigned

Professionalism:

• Is accountable to the Resident Team Coordinator and Nurse Manager for providing nursing care and clinical intervention for the care and services delivered to the Residents on the assigned RHA
• Functions in accordance with Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour in Nursing
• Participates in the Home Area programs (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Program, Quality Monitoring and Analysis Program, and Fire Safety)
• Promotes a co-operative working environment

Innovative Approaches:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Kensington Health Centre
• Provides input to the development and revision of Personal Care policies and procedures and communicates changes to staff
• Facilitates team building and promotes change and innovative ideas
• Uses scientific knowledge in a systematic approach to identifying problems and in problem solving
• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and to continuously learn, taking an active role in continuous quality improvement

Qualifications:

• Post-graduate studies in Geriatrics and Nursing Administration are an asset
• Current certification of competence of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Medication Certificate which meets the College of Nurses Standards of Practice
• Members R.P.N.A.O./R.N.A.O./Gerontological Nursing Association preferred
• One year experience in a long-term care facility with knowledge and interest in gerontology

PCH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. We believe diverse and inclusive teams support strong decision making, fosters a culture of belonging and allows us to better serve our people, residents, and community. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing accommodations and will work with employees to meet their needs through the recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please let us know. We embrace an inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

To learn more about PCH, visit our website here: https://partnerscommunityhealth.ca/

To learn more about Wellbrook Place, the new long-term care homes and seniors hub, click here: https://www.partnerscommunityhealth.ca/wellbrook-place/

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.