Foot Care RPN

Foot Care Registered Practical Nurse

$34.27 – $35.97

Perley Health is a unique and innovative community that empowers Seniors and Veterans to live life to the fullest. Home to more than 600 Seniors and Veterans in long-term care and in independent apartments, Perley Health provides a growing number of clinical, therapeutic and recreational services to residents, tenants and people from across the region.

One of the largest and most progressive long-term care homes in Ontario, Perley Health is also a centre for research, education, and clinical innovation. Our Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care conducts and shares the practical research needed to improve care. Future caregivers come here to study and to acquire hands-on skills and experience.

Perley Health's values are brought to life each day by our over 800 employees. And more than 400 regular volunteers connect us closely with the community. Together, we improve the well-being of Canada's aging population.

We are embarking on a multi-year growth strategy, and are seeking an experienced

Foot-Care Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

1 Full-Time 

$34.27 – $35.97

Registered Practical Nurses must demonstrate the core competencies of nursing practice, working to the full scope of practice in the provision of resident care. The RPN's work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and foster a team approach in the delivery of care to meet our Long-Term Care resident needs.

The RPN's play a part in leadership roles on an interdisciplinary team that delivers long term care resident care. This includes the completion of comprehensive bedside assessments and analysis of resident health records, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to promote restorative nursing outcomes and achieve identified care goals.

Minimum Requirements:

The ability to meet the normal requirements of the job, including but not restricted to:

• Must possess current RPN Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions
• Certification in Advanced Foot Care required
• Experience in geriatric and diabetic foot care
• Previous community experience will be considered an asset
• GPA certification required
• Ability to create a client schedule
• Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care
• Current working experience in long-term care nursing preferred;
• Understanding of and obvious commitment to resident and family centered care
• English proficiency in interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal;
• A caring and empathetic attitude is crucial;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
• Proficiency with WORD, email, internet use and computerized documentation.
• Current and maintenance of annual Adult CPR certification
• Member of WeRPN
• Member of the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses (CAFCN)

What sets Perley Health apart from other long-term care homes?

• We are an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO)
• We are a recognized Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care
• We have achieved exemplary standing from Accreditation Canada
• We are reopening our Convalescent Program!

We also have many on site practice supports:

• Full time wound care resource nurse
• Full time Psychogeriatric team
• Full time Collaborative Practice Nurse; supports new nurses and supports education
• Offering many preceptorship placements for students pursuing careers in healthcare

$25,000 CCPN bonus available for eligible hires able to commit a minimum of 2 years full-time employment. Details on eligibility can be found here:

https://www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary 

Salary: $34.27 - $35.97

We thank all candidates for applying; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.