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 8 - 12 hour shifts
• 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 - contingent on meeting criteria of 100 hours/month
  
  

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 and will be direct at multiple long term care facilities. We are not providing living accommodations at this time.

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' homes
• Providing services in a variety of settings which may include in-home, clinic, retirement home, or school
• 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
• This role will be direct at a long term care facility
  
  

Qualifications

• Diploma from a recognized RPN program or equivalent
• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 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. This position requires daily travel of more than 1 hour, so 100% must have a vehicle. Candidates without a vehicle will not be considered.
• 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.