Registered Practical Nurse

Job Description

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Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring Registered Practical Nurse to join our amazingTransitional Care Unit locatedin North York.

This is aFull-time position in an inpatient setting (Transitional Care Unit) with 12-hour shifts and rotation of day and night shifts with alternate weekends.

You will use your clinical skills in an inpatient setting to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality health care, they need and deserve delivered with compassion, excellence and reliability, in the comfort and safety of their homes.

If your calling is to be the difference by providing outstanding care, then a Health Care Career with Bayshore is the Perfect Fit for YOU !

JOB SUMMARY :

We value our Bayshore RPN's with :

• Paid orientation and paid training
• Efficient work schedules to accommodate work life balance
• Opportunities to grow in your career
• 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, 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 auditorily 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

Job Qualification

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

Experience : 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.

As Canada’s largest and best homecare company, join us as we continue our 50+ year tradition of supporting our Nurses to make being the difference a Career!

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 other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.