Job Description

THE GLEBE CENTRE INC--Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Registered Practical Nurse

REPORTING TO: Director of Care & Manager of Personal Care Nursing

Department: Nursing--Long-Term Care

PERMANENT: Full-Time - Part-Time - Days, Evenings and Nights

ORGANIZATION:

We have over 130 years of experience in helping seniors. The Glebe Centre is a leading Long-Term Care and Senior Outreach home in Ottawa that serves 254 residents and over 1100 people in the vibrant Ottawa community. Our team of over 400 employees touches the lives of seniors and their families every day. Our employees are committed to providing a secure home and meaningful person-centered care with compassion through supportive relationships, enhanced sensitivity, innovation, and dedication to our residents and clients.

POSITION PURPOSE

Come join our friendly team at the Glebe Centre!

We are dedicated caring staff committed to the well-being of our residents.

We offer full-time and part-time positions up to 45 hours and the ability to request additional shifts. We offer competitive pay, benefits, a pension, and employee assistance programs. We offer professional learning opportunities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We require RPNs to join our dynamic Long Term Care Team. Working within the scope of practice and in accordance with our Mission, Vision, and Values, Glebe Centre RNs, RPNs, and PSWs work in a team setting to provide quality of life to residents and families.

Working within the scope of practice, the Registered Practical Nurse reports to the Manager of Nursing Care Operations and is responsible to provide direct resident-centered care and medication administration to Residents. RPNs document care in compliance with all regulatory and Glebe Centre health and wellness standards, policies, and procedures.

The RPNs manage facility operations, address clinical issues by collaborating, directing, and evaluating processes, and provide supervision and direction to non-regulated care providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma from a recognized School of Nursing Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Minimum 2-3 years experience in long-term care (asset)

Current Ontario Criminal Records Check for the vulnerable sectors. Must possess strong leadership skills. Well-developed English language skills, comprehension, oral and written. Proficient in computer use for documentation

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of medications and the care planning process. Leadership, coaching, and counseling skills. Ability to meet standards of care set by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Decision-making and problem-solving skills. Self-motivation in an unstructured environment. Commitment to therapeutic care over custodial care.

GENERAL:

All employees at The Glebe Centre implement the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values. Adherence to health and safety policies is crucial. Infection control practices, confidentiality, prevention of resident abuse, attendance policies, and respect for all individuals, including harassment prevention policies are key expectations.

The Glebe Centre is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us and accept applications from all qualified persons.

JOB TYPE:

Permanent Full-Time, Part-Time--Days, Evenings and Nights - 8-hour shifts;

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK TWO WEEKENDS A MONTH.

SALARY LEVEL

: $31.09 TO $35.06 As Per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK LOCATION

: The Glebe Centre, 77 Monk Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5S7

TO APPLY

: Please forward the cover letter and resume to Diane

Giusto, Director of Human Resources. Email

: DGiusto@glebecentre.ca

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $31.09-$35.06 per hour

Work Location: In person