Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

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.

Perks

• Flexible schedules with full and part-time Careers
• Company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Loyalty bonus after 600 hours
• Paid sick days
• Paid orientation and paid training
• Educational assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Monthly travel allowance
  
  

Foundation 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 potential opportunities for visiting nursing roles.

The Role Will Include

• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitoring and assessing residents' health conditions.
• Providing wound care and assisting with dressing changes.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
• Educating residents and their families about health conditions and treatments.
• Ensuring residents' safety and comfort.
• Documenting residents' health status and care provided.
• Responding to emergencies and providing immediate care as needed.
• Performing other clinical duties as required
• Experience in wound care, IV medications and re-sites, catheter care, compression/VAC, and ostomy care considered an asset
• Delegate as required within your scope of practice
  

Qualifications

• Diploma from a recognized RPN program or equivalent
• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience in a long-term care or retirement home setting is considered an asset
• Experience as a visiting nurse, visiting registered nurse, visiting registered practical nurse, and/or community nurse is considered an asset
• Physical 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 bed
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR
• Updated 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 hire
• Ability to interact with others in a caring, tactful, and courteous manner
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and crisis-resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Valid G2/G driver's license and access to a reliable car is an asset
• Ability to use phone applications
  
  

Requirements

• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months
• Submission of proof of three COVID vaccinations
• TB test completed within 6 months to a year
• Immunization record
• Up-to-date CPR and First Aid certification
• Mask Fit
  
  

About 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.