Registered Practical Nurse

Job Description

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE 

Amica Bayview Gardens

Amica Senior Lifestyles offers retirement living options and care services to 3600 seniors in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. With an emphasis of being a great place to call home, our team’s mission is to empower seniors to flourish by supporting them in mind, body, and spirit. In over 40 communities (and growing) we provide first-class independent living, assisted living and memory care living options.

A day in the life of a Registered Practical Nurse: 

As the Registered Practical Nurse you are responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents, including providing direction and guidance to residents in the provision of activities of daily living and programs developed to enhance the psychological, social, spiritual and recreational needs of residents.   

How do I qualify? 

You must have:  

• Completion of an approved Practical Nursing program with approved scope of practice.  Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Recent experience working with geriatrics, long-term care, or home services required. 
• Maintains a consistent well-groomed appearance/hygiene at all times.  

What we are looking for: 

• Good oral and verbal communication skills – English is essential; French would be an asset.
• Deals with others in an effective, compassionate and supportive manner.
• Respects each resident as an individual and is aware of his/her need for self-respect and privacy, and the right to share in decisions about his/her care.
• Is capable of working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated effective problem solving skills.
• Positive public relation skills, including the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with residents and families. 
• Demonstrated ability to organize workload and to respond efficiently and effectively to unexpected workload and situations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.

Posiion Vacant Until Filled