Permanent Part Time Registered Practical Nurses (Diploma) – 2 Positions
Permanent Part Time Registered Practical Nurses (Diploma) – 2 Positions
Permanent Part Time Registered Practical Nurses (Diploma) – 2 Positions
File No: OP-24-65
Date Posted: April 5, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Elizabeth and Barclay Community Residences
Hours of Work: Minimum 24 hours per pay
Wage: Hourly: $31.89
POSITION: The RPN establishes, monitors and delivers nursing care to individuals in a home setting as per the collaborative care plan and in accordance with all required internal and external professional practice standards. As required, provides support and direction to Unlicensed/ Unregistered employees involved in direct care.
DUTIES:
- Provides care and supports according to the established care plan in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, and within the scope of practice of a Registered Practical Nurse;
- Competently demonstrates knowledge, judgement, and skill when preforming delegated nursing acts/procedures;
- Observes and documents client conditions and changes following proper standards and in accordance with professional and organizational standards;
- Assesses individual needs, collects and compiles data, identifies problems, develops, communicates, implements and evaluates care plans;
- Works closely with interdisciplinary team members internally and externally in the development, implementation and monitoring of transitional care and best practices;
- Understands and implements infection control practices;
- Participates in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
For the complete position description please contact Human Resources through careers@ongwanada.com
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Registered Practical Nursing Diploma; Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Demonstrated clinical competencies; Critical thinking and analytical skills;
- Decision making skills; Positive interpersonal skills;
- Previous experience in community care sector;
- Must successfully complete and maintain certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as per Ongwanada policies;
- Must possess and maintain a valid G Driving License with full driving privileges;
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written;
- Current CPR certification;
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number by 4pm on the noted closing date to:
Human Resources Specialist– Human Resources
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135 Email: careers@ongwanada.com
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Registered Name: Ongwanada Developmental Services
File No: OP-24-243
Date Posted: November 12, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position: Temporary Full Time Transitional Aged Youth Services Worker - Multiple Positions
Location: Cassidy Transition Aged Youth Home
Date of Vacancy: Up to One Year
Hours of Work: 80 hours per pay minimum guarantee
Wage: Hourly: Start - $30.80 6 Months - $31.36 One Year - $31.80
POSITION: To provide short-term transitional community living support to transitional age youth as part of an interagency/community based team for individuals with a developmental disability/mental health diagnosis. Working as a primary transition aged youth services worker for specific persons served. Provide short-term transitional emergency bed residential support for up to two individuals at one time.
DUTIES:
- Teaching and supporting individualized life skills development including self-care, grocery shopping, daily living tasks, communications, budgeting, community living, job coaching, socialization/living with others and accessing community services, guided by evidence based assessment and youth needs;
- Developing goals with the youth supported through weekly independent living skills activities aligned with youth’s identified discharge goals;
- Developing, implementing and evaluating teaching/training opportunities to enhance youth skill development;
- Completing ongoing data collection, recording and analysis as it relates to such factors as, skill acquisition, required medical supports, behaviour etc;
- Monitoring changes in a person served conditions, taking appropriate action and engaging the Supervisor-Clinical Homes and/or appropriate professional i.e. nurse, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist as required;
- Transcribing physicians’ orders and monitoring, preparing and administering medication as prescribed;
- Encouraging choice and supporting persons served to be active in their community in an inclusive, nurturing and healthy lifestyle manner;
- Participation in regular multi-agency meetings to plan and review the progress of each person served based on observable and measurable outcomes;
- Performs organizational and administrative duties and other general duties as assigned
For the complete position description, please contact Human Resources through careers@ongwanada.com
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Graduate of a Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Behavioural Science Technologist (B.S.T) or B.A. Psychology or a Registered Nurse (R.N) or another acceptable post-secondary program;
- Incumbent must have successfully completed/maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, and any other course deemed appropriate by Ongwanada;
- Current CPR/First Aid certification;
- Incumbent must have successfully completed a Pharmacology course deemed acceptable to Ongwanada and maintain medication training in keeping with Ongwanada policies;
- Valid G Driving License with full driving privileges;
- Experience working with dual diagnosis individuals as well youth is an asset;
- Experience working in an environment which supports a bio-psycho-social approach, and harm-reduction, would be an asset.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number to:
Human Resources Specialist
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135 Email: careers@ongwanada.com
Please note consideration will be given to internal bargaining unit members before proceeding with external applicants.
