Job Description

LOOKING FOR URGENT HIRING !!!!

Nurse Next Door’s purpose is Making Lives Better through Happier Aging. We have a mission to help seniors continue doing what they love most. We are not just another homecare company fulfilling daily tasks, we are a company that admires people and seeks to make a difference in everything we do.

Do you want a flexible work schedule that fits with the other priorities in your life? Nurse Next Door is looking for Registered practical nurses who are able to work 10 to 40 hours per week. We have flexible hours.

As an RPN you are enthusiastic about Making Lives Better and promote Happier Aging. You are passionate about bringing peace of mind to your client’s life and their families. You work closely with your Care Designer to create a premium experience and deliver on client care goals.

At Nurse Next Door, you are passionate about Making Lives Better:

Always put clients first
Have a warm and caring heart
Think of creative solutions and always find a better way
Follow through with commitments and build great relationships
Go above and beyond (even when no one is looking!)

What we offer

Flexible schedules: Work when and where you want – with longer visits in the same place
Competitive wages and comprehensive compensation package
Local office support for all scheduling and support
24/7 local office support for all clients

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews the care plans arranged by the case manager ( Care Designer) prior to beginning a visit, completing records accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested
Perform all skills, treatments and procedures competently in accordance to the provincial scope of RPN and adheres to the policies, procedures and protocols of Nurse Next Door.
Assess and provide client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis.
Assists clients in all activities of daily living/hygiene assistance, bathing, grooming, linen changes , assist with transfers, ambulation and exercises and so forth.
Nursing task include medication administration, wound care, head to toe assessment, pain assessment, liasing with physicians, diabetic management.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, other interdisciplinary team members
Responds to Care Services Center (CSC) Team regarding scheduling inquiries and updates within the agreed upon timeline ( 12 hrs)
Engages in open communication with your Care Designer when opportunities to elevate your client’s experience and care are identified
Delivers comprehensive professional nursing care consistent with the care plan, nursing assessments and client needs.

Requirements and Experience

Current Certificate of Competence and in good standing with the provincial College of Nurses
1 year of nursing experience required; three years nursing experience preferred. Community, home health or medical/surgical experience preferred.
Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses and one year of recent related experience in gerontological nursing
Functions within the limits of own experience and knowledge, and practices safely and competently within the job description.
Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search ( less than 1 year old)
Negative TB test or chest x-ray ( less than 2 years old)
Fully Vaccinated against Covid-19
Cell phone with data and understanding of how to access email and utilize online applications softwares. (Nurse Next Door uses AlayaCare Monitoring System for team members to log in and out of shifts.)
Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset.
Valid drivers license and car is required.
Have a valid SIN and eligibility to work in Canada.

Experience with the following Nursing Skills Required:

Attention to details
Time-Management Skills
Critical Thinking skills
Dressing changes
Pain management
Ethics
Adaptability

Availability

Open availability and Flexibility is required
We provide care 24/7, so visits may be scheduled early morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight to meet our clients’ needs.

Key Metrics

Attendance & Reliability
AMS - Attendance Monitoring System (AlayaCare)
NPS; Client Score of 10

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Nurse Next Door - Richmond Hill, ON

Open Positions

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)