03 Nov
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City Healthcare Services
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Caledon Village
03 Nov
City Healthcare Services
Caledon Village
About the Role
We’re looking for a dependable, compassionate Registered Practical Nurse to provide nursing care for a client with complex physical disabilities in our family home. The client uses respiratory, feeding, and mobility support. You’ll follow a detailed care plan, keep close watch on the client’s breathing and overall health, and work with our team of PSWs and family members. This is a one-on-one role suited to a nurse who is calm, observant, and confident working on their own. Responsibilities
- Set up and manage BiPAP therapy, and clean and maintain the BiPAP and cough assist equipment
- Monitor and record heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation as scheduled in the care plan, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Give cough assist treatments and support breathing exercises (spirometry and peak flow), watching for signs of breathing difficulty
- Administer medications according to the care plan and keep the medication log accurate
- Give G-tube water flushes and feeds as ordered, provide stoma site care, and complete the weekly G-tube balloon check with a family member
- Apply and manage the condom catheter and drainage bag, and record urine output
- Reposition the client as scheduled to protect skin and comfort, and apply knee splints, wrist supports, and the mouth guard as directed
- Provide wound and skin care, including care of a healing incision
- Support the client’s mobility and exercise program, including transfers, stander sessions, and walker use, with the PSW team
- Document all care clearly on the daily checklists, and report changes in condition, supply needs,
and inventory to the family and care team through the group chat Qualifications *Required:
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- Current registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), in good standing
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- Robust clinical observation and assessment skills, especially respiratory assessment
- Accurate, clear written documentation
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working on your own *Preferred:
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- Experience with BiPAP or non-invasive ventilation, and cough assist devices
- Experience with G-tube feeding and care
- Experience caring for clients with complex physical or neuromuscular conditions
- Home care, complex continuing care, or respiratory/rehab experience
- Experience with mobility equipment such as transfer devices, power wheelchairs, and standers Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week Application question(s):
- Describe your hands-on experience with BiPAP and cough assist devices. What settings or parameters did you monitor, and what signs would make you escalate a concern about a client’s breathing?
- Walk us through how you give a G-tube water flush and care for the stoma site. What complications do you watch for, and what would you do if the tube became blocked or dislodged?
- Give an example of a time you noticed a subtle change in a client’s condition during a home care or one-on-one shift. What did you observe, what actions did you take, and how did you document and report it? Licence/Certification:
- Registered Practical Nurse License ? (preferred)
- Driving License and have your own vehicle ? (preferred)
Location:
- Caledon Village, ON (required) Work
Location:
In person
📌 Registered Practical Nurse (Caledon Village)
🏢 City Healthcare Services
📍 Caledon Village