Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
At Foundation Health, we're committed to providing the best quality services to support our patients and customers in their health and wellness needs. This commitment includes supporting all of our team members however we can.
This role is for the following areas :
- Scarborough (this involves commuting as far as Whitby)
- Ajax
- Whitby
- Oshawa
Perks
Flexible schedules with full and part-time CareersCompany-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your familyLoyalty bonus after 600 hoursPaid sick daysPaid orientation and paid trainingEducational assistance programEmployee referral programMonthly travel allowanceFoundation Health Job Description
Registered Practical Nurses provide care to individuals who need assistance as they deal with the effects of aging, injury, surgery, or illness.
Please note that this position is for agency staffing support with the potential of homecare services.
The role will include :In collaboration with the patient / family / caregiver and other health care professionals, help formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment.
Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plan(s) and adjust accordingly in consultation with the patient / family / caregiver and other health care professionals.Act as a patient advocate by protecting and promoting patient rights.Travel within your region between patients' homesProviding services in a variety of settings which may include in-home, clinic, retirement home, or schoolPerforming other clinical duties as requiredExperience in wound care, IV medications and re-sites, catheter care, compression / VAC, and ostomy care considered an assetDelegate as required within your scope of practiceQualifications
Diploma from a recognized RPN program or equivalentRegistered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of OntarioExperience as a visiting nurse, visiting registered nurse, visiting registered practical nurse, and / or community nurse is considered an assetPhysical ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel, and reach, ability to lift 50lbs (23 kg) independently, ability to assist clients with standing, walking, and sitting; ability to reposition clients in bedValid Standard First Aid and Level C CPRUpdated immunization records (including completion of a two-step tuberculosis test within the last 6 months)Clear criminal background checks and Vulnerable sector checks are required upon hireAbility to interact with others in a caring, tactful, and courteous mannerExcellent problem-solving, time management, and crisis-resolution skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenValid G2 / G driver's license and access to a reliable car is an assetExperience in pediatrics is an assetAbility to use phone applicationsRequirements
Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six monthsSubmission of proof of three COVID vaccinationsTB test completed within 6 months to a yearImmunization recordUp-to-date CPR and First Aid certificationMask FitAbout Foundation Health
Foundation Health is a patient-focused healthcare company specializing in family medicine, allied health, home care, self-testing products ranging from pregnancy and fertility to COVID-19 and flu, and virtual care.
Through our family medicine clinic in Etobicoke, we offer a range of different healthcare options for patients.
With a fun, friendly and results-driven culture, working with Foundation Health is an opportunity to be rewarded for your contributions to a growing company, while helping Canadians through a patient-centered care approach.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Foundation Health proudly celebrates the diversity in our country and amongst our staff. We strongly encourage applications from people of under-represented communities, including Indigenous, migrant, people of color and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.