Registered Practical Nurse (Scarborough, REF561R)

JOIN A GREAT TEAM, DOING GREAT WORK!

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research.  Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence.

As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.

Performs the functions of Registered Practical Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses, and provides high quality nursing service that reflects the organization's resident centred approach, vision and policies.  As a Unit Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for day to day supervision of unregulated staff and students in the unit and provide direct resident care with interdisciplinary team members as well as communications with families.

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario.  Specialization in Gerontology an asset.
• Previous experience in a long term care setting 
• Current CPR Certificate
• Good leadership skills
• Proven clinical experience with a resident-centred care focus, from assessment, to education and documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality care and safety.  Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgement in assessing and prioritizing situations at hand, and multi-tasking different priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbally and in writing) and presentation skills to internal and external clients/residents
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interprofessional and interdisciplinary team
• Ability to mentor and/or support colleagues and students
• Computer literacy.  Experience with RAI-MDS an asset
• Ability to work shifts (days, evenings, nights and short shifts.  May be required to work weekly weekend work).
• Ability to communicate in Chinese an asset

Working Conditions:

• Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending
• Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact

Interested applicants may apply by October 19, 2024 quoting reference number REF561R

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate

For current Yee Hong employees, please indicate your Employee Number on the resume