Description

Position Overview

We are committed to Making Every Moment Matter™ and are looking for someone who lives these values—someone caring, empathetic, team-oriented, and motivated to make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate builds genuine connections with residents and approaches their work with integrity and compassion.

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) reports to the Director of Care and plays a key role in coordinating and overseeing all aspects of resident-centered care. This position provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to the healthcare team, advocates for residents and families, and supports the Home’s mission, goals, and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and updates individualized care plans based on residents’ changing needs
• Collaborates with healthcare partners, external agencies, and families
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with medical staff, coworkers, residents, and the public
• Provides supervision on the unit and assumes charge responsibilities when needed
• Monitors performance and completes evaluations for PSWs and RPNs
• Assigns, directs, and assesses the work of PSWs
• Uses strong leadership and problem-solving skills when acting in charge of the Home
• Ensures care delivery aligns with the Resident Bill of Rights
• Understands and supports the Home’s quality indicators, including those publicly reported
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and meets performance targets
• Orders and manages nursing supplies and equipment effectively
• Listens to and addresses resident or family concerns in line with Home policies
• Performs unit rounds at shift start and end
• Processes physician orders, administers medications/treatments, and reports/document errors in accordance with policies and College of Nurses standards
• Maintains accurate, compliant nursing documentation
• Assesses health changes and communicates updates to the SDM/POA and interdisciplinary team
• Completes RAI-MDS and other required assessments, and collaborates on care plans
• Understands mandatory reporting requirements for critical incidents and follows Home policies
• Performs additional duties as required or listed in the Job Task Inventory

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse (or an equivalent registration under Bill 60 provisions from another Canadian jurisdiction)
• Basic CPR certification
• Experience in long-term care is an asset
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
• RAI-MDS knowledge (AIS certification required within one year if not already obtained)
• Demonstrated ability to engage residents positively and foster meaningful interactions
• Ability to meet all legal, safety, and rights-based obligations
• Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• TB test results (within 6 months, or within 14 days of hire) or chest X-ray (within 1 year), as per Public Health guidelines
• Two supervisory references
• Proof of required vaccinations; staying “up to date” is strongly encouraged
• French or Italian language skills are an asset

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Staff perks and incentives
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for personal and professional development