29 Aug
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BAYCREST HOSPITAL
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Winnipeg
29 Aug
BAYCREST HOSPITAL
Winnipeg
Baycrest Hospitalhas an exciting opportunity for aREGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN)at Apotex 2Posting Number:9915Position Type:Temporary Part-timeLength:14 monthsShift Type:Evening, alternate weekends (subject to change)Bi-Weekly Hours:30 Hours, 8 hrs/shiftUnion:SEIU ServiceHourly Pay Rate:$38.41 - $39.02Date Posted:May 14, 2026Internal Closing Date:May 26, 2026About UsBaycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.Our integrated continuum — spanning hospital care, long-term care and community-based seniors’ services — ensures every older adult benefits from evidence-based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain-health care.Job SummaryApotex 2 is a Physical Support Unit focused on older persons with physical conditions that result in frailty and fragility. These residents require assistance to continue living their lives and fulfilling daily activities. The unit provides staff exposure to physical conditions common with aging and their impact on mobility, pain, activities of daily living and emotional health.Key ResponsibilitiesIn collaboration with an RN, provide sound clinical knowledge and skills,
act as a clinical expert and resource, and deliver comprehensive, quality client/family‑centred health care services from admission through transfers and discharge.Plan for, deliver, and evaluate nursing interventions, including medications, within the RPN’s scope of practice.Provide client‑centred care within an interdisciplinary care team to meet personal care, activation, recreation and spiritual needs of clients.Perform client assessments.Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to develop and revise individualized care plans.QualificationsCurrent registration in valuable standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is required.Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate, Level C – Automated External Device (AED) is required.Experience in long‑term care, client day programs or residents in a long‑term care and community setting is preferred.Psychogeriatric experience, including mental health assessment, intervention and working with responsive behaviors such as dementia, delirium, or other mental health issues, is preferred.Certificate in Dementia Care is preferred.Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach and U‑First is preferred.Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem‑solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Basic computer skills – including MDS/RAI, Point Click Care, Microsoft Word and Excel – are preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Registered Nurse - ApotexC$38.4 - C$39.0 An Hour - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 BAYCREST HOSPITAL
📍 Winnipeg