We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to fill an existing vacancy in a private home care setting. This is a Casual position and the ideal candidate should have expertise in specialized medical care and be comfortable in a home environment with cats. Key responsibilities and requirements include:
Responsibilities:
- Overnight Shift: Ability to work overnight hours in a private home setting.
- Comfortable with Cats: The home has cats, so the candidate must be comfortable around them.
- BIPAP Machine Experience: Proficient in operating a BIPAP machine.
- Feeding Tube Management: Experience in administering medications through a feeding tube.
- G-tube & Oxygen: Must be skilled in managing G-tubes and administering oxygen therapy.
- Cough Assist Machine: Experience with operating and assisting patients using a cough assist machine.
- Catheter Care: Proficient in catheter changes and related care.
- Professional documentation: It is critical, to record and maintain accurate, thorough, and clear written records of patient care and nursing activities.
Requirements:
- RPNs must be in good standing with CNO and must have membership of WeRPN
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Police Check within the last 6 months
- TB test within the last 6 months
- Proof of 2nd dose of Covid-19 vaccination
- *Proof of Booster shot
- Must be familiar with online charting (e.g. MEDITECH, e-MAR, Point-Click-Care)
- N95 Mask Fit
- Must be professional, energetic and compassionate
- Should be able to work in a fast-paced, busy environment
- Should be comfortable working solely and/or in a team environment
- If required must be flexible to pick up shifts during the weekdays and weekends
*FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS YOU MUST HAVE COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE & WSIB CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR YOUR INCORPORATION
*Must drive
Job Types:
Casual
Wages:
RPN Salary:
Employee-$35/hour
Independent Contractor-$40/hour
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- (RPN) License from CNO (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
- CPR Certification (preferred)
Please note: We do not use any artificial intelligence systems in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants.
Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you in good standing with the CNO?
- Do you have WeRPN membership?
- Are you willing to work Overnight shifts with absolutely no sleeping?
- Do you have 6 months valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check?
- Are you experienced with BIPAP machine and G-tube?
- Are you comfortable working weekdays and weekends as needed?
Work Location: In person
