Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Terraces Assisted Living

Baycrest Terraces has an exciting opportunity for a REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN) Terraces Assisted Living Posting Number: 9754 Position Type: On-Call / Casual Shift Type: Varies Bi-Weekly Hours: Varies, 7.5 hrs/shift Union: SEIU Service Part-Time Hourly Pay Rate: $38.41 - $39.02 About Us At Baycrest Terraces, senior living reflects a commitment to supporting people as they age with purpose, fulfilment and dignity.

Through communities such as Baycrest Terraces, we offer independent supported living, assisted living and memory care designed to meet evolving needs. At Baycrest Terraces, we believe individuals can flourish and embrace opportunity at every stage of their lives. Baycrest Terraces is where residents can continue to thrive in their later years.

We offer unmatched health care, social activities, and cultural programs that enhance the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual health of our residents.

Job Summary

The Baycrest Terraces is located in the Retirement Home Residence complex serving approximately 200 seniors. The Terraces Assisted Living provides primary care to the Terraces residents who reside in individual suites within the building. In this role you will support the assessment and development of the resident care plans.

You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and families to support resident transitions in care as well as health centre coverage as required. Baycrest Terraces is also connected to The Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness, which provide research-based activities to promote brain health and aging using a wide range of recreational, fitness, social and educational programs.

Key Responsibilities

Community development and education, and individual counselling Provides emergency and urgent care to clients as needed Cares for minor episodic illness Monitors and educates clients with stabilized chronic and long-term illness Qualifications Current registration, in good 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 Minimum two (2) years’ experience in gerontological nursing is required Minimum five (5) years’ experience in both, Primary Care Community Nursing and acute care is required Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment of seniors with complex medical, cognitive and social needs Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills Exceptional client service skills Basic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred