Various Registered Practical Nurse Positions

Employer Name: Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care

City: Kenora

Province: Ontario

Postal Code: P9N 4J7

Application Deadline: May 2, 2025

Email: careers@wiigwas.org

Hours of Work: Various Full Time, Part time & Casual (8 and 12 hour rotations available)

Job Type: Various Hours

Wages: $30.41 – $33.10 per existing Collective Agreement

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is an integral and valued member of the Wiigwas Elders and Seniors Care (WESC) resident care team. The RPN provides, oversees, and manages the care of residents following the guiding principles and standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The RPN advocates for quality of life for the residents by modelling leadership, ethics, advocacy, and excellence in the assessment process ensuring safe resident-focused experience. The RPN actively leads and contributes to Wiigwas Elders and Seniors Care team meetings, committees, care planning, and resident Care Conferences.

• Contributes to the development individualized resident-focused plans of care and Care Plans.
• Liaises with the Wiigwas Elders and Seniors Care team, including other health care providers and allied care professionals, family, and visitors, to provide and promote excellence in resident care and the resident experience.
• Provides leadership and direction to the direct care staff.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed within the RPN scope of practice.
• Documents all care, assessments, and observations per the Home’s Documentation Policy.
• Mentors, supports, and encourages newly-hired nurses, PSW’s, and students.
• Positively role-models RPN and WESC Values and Codes of Ethics.
• Communicates changes in resident status and/or care to all members of the WESC care Team.
• Is familiar with the Long-Term Care Homes Act (2007) and Regulations.
• These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

• Current unrestricted RPN Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Professional Liability Protection per CNO requirements.
• Current First Aid and CPR-HCP.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Routine and Additional Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
• Excellent leadership, organization, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and computer skills

Requirements:

• 2-Step TB Test or Chest X-Ray within 14 days prior to date of hire.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector dated no later than 6 months from date of hire.
• Up-to-Date Immunization Record.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of First Nations history, language, and culture an asset.
• Completion of recognized courses in Gerontology, Palliative Care, and IPAC is considered an asset.
• Proof Influenza Vaccination preferred
• Team Player

How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Interested candidates should forward their resume, cover letter and 3 references in confidence to careers@wiigwas.org

Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care
Human Resource Department
237 Lakeview Drive
Kenora, ON, P9N 4J7

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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