Job Description

Registered Practical Nurse

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Job Number:

25006629

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Primary Location

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ON-Ottawa

Clinical

Employee Type

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Full-Time

Description

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Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada's leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada's Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.


Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring Registered Practical Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses to join our amazing team of healthcare professionals. You will utilize your clinical expertise to ensure our clients receive the highest quality Nursing care, tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Delivered with empathy, excellence, and reliability, our care prioritizes the comfort and safety of our clients in their own care setting.


If your calling is to be the "difference" by providing outstanding care, than a Nursing career with Bayshore is the perfect choice for you.

JOB SUMMARY:

We value our Bayshore RPN's with:

Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family for Part-time and Full-time Paid orientation and paid training Competitive travel compensation Efficient work schedules with more care time and less travel- flexible working hours to accommodate work life balance Opportunities to grow in your career Company provided Mobile devices for easy documentation and strong communication. Easy Access to managers and schedulers who listen and support the important work you do!

The Registered Practical Nurse, under the direction of the immediate Supervisor, establishes, monitors and delivers nursing care to clients in a Community setting as per the nursing care plan and in accordance with all required internal and external professional practice standards. As required, s/he provides support and direction to Unlicensed/Unregistered employees involved in direct client care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide client care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling and health teaching; nurse in charge in the setting and, if required, to the immediate Supervisor at the branch office. Provide care according to the established care plan ensuring that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent; care must be within the scope of practice of a Licensed/Registered Practical Nurse Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice as defined by the provincial licensing body. Perform specialized nursing procedures for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format; ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks; able to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely; able to freely lift 23 kilograms; able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting and rolling in bed; able to read and interpret technical instructions related to client care; able to visually and auditorially observe and assess clients; ability to travel; evidence of current CPR certification. Observe and document client conditions and changes following proper standards and in accordance with professional standards. Understand and implement infection prevention practices. Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities. Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures. Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System. Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns. Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel. Complete other tasks as requested

Qualifications

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Education:

Graduation from an accredited Licensed/Registered Practical Nursing Program; current registration with the provincial licensing body.

Experience:

Previous experience in the acute care sector; long tern care; demonstrated clinical competencies; positive interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written; critical thinking and analytical skills; decision making skills; ability to prioritize; clinical certificates considered an asset.



Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.


"At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing."


At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.