Job Description

Registered Practical Nurse

Front Line Health Care offers support to agencies, organizations and institutions that work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are experiencing behavioral, social, emotional and psychiatric difficulties.

We provide a professional and individualized approach to a Client-Centered Support system, reinforcing safety of the individual while contributing to specific client needs in their environment.

At Front Line Health Care, we offer a smarter way to staff selection. Our clients rely on us to provide qualified, reliable, and caring professionals to implement a high level of service to clients and patients that require unique care.

POSITION: RPN – Registered Practical Nurse

LOCATIONS: Mississauga, Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Richmond Hill, Markham

SHIFTS: Mornings, afternoons, evenings

PAYRATE: $28-$32(Pay may be negotiable based on experience)

JOB SUMMARY:

Core Function:

• Performs the functions of Registered Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for Registered Nurse developed by the College of Nurses
• Provides high quality nursing service that reflects the organization’s resident centered approach, vision, and policies.
• As a Unit Nurse, the Registered Nurse is responsible for day-to-day supervision of staff in the unit and coordination of resident care with interdisciplinary team members as well as communications with families.

Qualifications:

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience in nursing and staff supervision an asset
• Current CPR Certificate (i.e. completed within one year period)
• Good leadership skills
• Computer literacy
• Good communication skills in English
• Fluency in Chinese is an ASSET; understanding of Japanese an asset.
• Relevant satisfactory work performance

Working Condition:

• Considerable standing, walking, lifting, and bending
• Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact
• Shift work, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends