Registered Practical Nurse (Part-time)
Brantwood Community Services is an accredited, non-profit, community-based organization delivering high quality supports to transitional-aged youth and adults with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to empower people of all abilities to have the life of their choosing. We provide supports from a person-centered perspective, which engages people in identifying their work, volunteer, and recreational interests and goals.
Brantwood Community Services is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join our collaborative, diverse and dynamic team. You will play an integral role in developing, monitoring, and delivering professional health care to people supported. The flexible work schedule consists of days, afternoons, evenings and weekends which can help you to achieve work-life balance. If you are looking for a career with purpose, and the opportunity to make a difference, this may be for you!
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a Practical Nursing Program from a recognized educational institution
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Valid Emergency Heart Saver CPR
- Current NVCI certification (training to be provided by Brantwood)
- Must have a valid class G driver license and access to a reliable vehicle
What you will do in this position:
- Ensure the daily health care needs of people supported by assessing, planning, evaluating, and recommending an optimal health care plan, where interventions can be managed autonomously within the nursing scope of practice and according to Physician’s orders
- Provide health updates on people supported to the staff team and families
- Provide mentoring, monitoring, and training to staff by working as part of the team to; enhance the knowledge of staff in early detection of illness; provide health related information to staff that is evidence based; identify training needs of staff to the supervisor; provide training that is within the nursing scope of practice and monitor the effectiveness of training; assist with orientation and guidance of staff, volunteers, and students as per the direction of the supervisor, encouraging a supportive and cooperative team
- Assist the supervisor with infection control practices
- Utilize effective, positive verbal and written communication skills
- This position requires local travel.
Brantwood Offers You:
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) for all Employees
- Variety of shifts (including days, afternoons, evenings and weekends)
- In lieu of benefits percentage
- Wellness and EAP program
- Participation as a member of a solution-focused and inclusive team
- Training, support and professional development opportunities
- Meaningful work supporting people to achieve their goals.
Successful Applicants will be required to provide (prior to employment):
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Brantwood Pre-employment Health Form (to be completed by your Health Care Provider)
- Driver’s Record Search
- Copy of current CPR certification
- Copy of education & qualifications
- Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination
In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available to applicants to support them in all aspects of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all applicants but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $26.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
- LPN/RPN (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
