Who We Are Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.
For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your skilled practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.
Please note: this is a part-time (30 hours bi-weekly or 0.4 FTE) position.
The RIchmond Care Home is in Richmond, ON, a suburb of Ottawa, not accessible by public transit.
Overview As the RPN at the home you will function as the leader of the resident care team. Utilizing your professional knowledge to assess clients, create care plans, administer medication and monitor/evaluate the well being of the clients. In the absence of the supervisor, you are in charge to ensure the residence comfort and well-being and that policies and procedures are being followed.
Responsibilities The RPN provides service consistent with the standards established by Carefor and CNO. The nursing process is utilized: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client’s functional abilities, general condition and activities of daily living following pre-set procedures




Implements the care plan based on the nursing assessment in collaboration with the physician, PSW’s and supervisor and review quarterly
Implements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan
Performs technical nursing skills at a safe level in accordance with scope of practice, nursing principles and Carefor policies and procedures
Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client/family
Describes and documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to Carefor standards (by exception)
Evaluates client’s responses to care plan for the achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes; revises plan as required
Demonstrates respect for client’s choices and decisions
Utilizes adult learning principles and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients, unregulated care providers and volunteers
Reports and discusses client's status on a regular basis with other members of the health care team, including physician when necessary
Works closely with the care team (including Personal Support Workers (PSWs), cooks, recreation/activity coordinator and/or volunteers), providing them with direction, teaching and support
Orders and checks new medications from the pharmacy and lists the medications on the MAR sheets




Medication administration to clients as per CNO standards
Admissions and discharges of clients as required
Keep up to date on changes in the field of dementia care
Familiarity with the home’s fire, disaster and evacuation plans
Participate in providing personal care, activities of daily living, preparing and serving meals and snacks, light housekeeping, recreational/personal interest activities, as necessary.
Qualifications Registered Practical Nurse
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current Standard First Aid Certificate
Current CPR level C Certificate
Nine (9) months to one (1) year of experience working with elderly clients with dementia
Experience working with Dementia clients preferred
What We Offer Competitive wages
Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Employee Group Benefit Plan (Full-Time Permanent employees only)
Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
Paid Travel and time
Paid Orientation
Paid professional development and training
Employee Assistance Program
EDI Statement Carefor values equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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