St. Joseph’s Care GroupThunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD30.46–CAD31.92 hourly
Job description
Job Description
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (24-R351)
Bargaining Unit : SEIU-HERITAGE
Status : Part Time TEMPORARY
Department : Manor House Adult Day Program
Site : St. Joseph's Heritage
Shifts : Days including weekends (0.6 FTE)
Rate of Pay : $30.46 - $31.92 per hour
The Registered Practical Nurse at the Manor House Adult Day Program monitors clients' health status and administers minor medical care such as drug administration; provides programming that includes both group and client-specific activities in conjunction with team members; and communicates with family / caregivers to ensure continuity of care in conjunction with the Family / Client Support Facilitator.
Qualifications :
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Pharmacology certificate
Minimum two years experience working with older adults living with a dementia and responsive behaviours
Education in Gerontology, Alzheimer's Disease or other related dementias an asset
GPA, UFirst and P.I.E.C.E.S. training an asset
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to exercise good judgment
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
Demonstrated regular attendance at work
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.