Registered Practical Nurse (Part-Time Mixed Shift)

Job summary

Provides person-centered nursing care in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards, including assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation, medication control, and communication with residents’ families and care providers. Supervises and coaches unit staff, coordinates interdisciplinary care, supports quality and safety initiatives, and performs unit nurse duties during the shift.

Job details

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities. Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area. Performs the functions of Registered Practical Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses (CNO), and provides high quality nursing service that reflects the organization's resident centred approach, vision and policies. As a Unit Nurse, the Registered Practical 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. Responsibilities Performs the functions of a Registered Practical Nurse according to the Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses of Ontario Consults the Team Lead, as appropriate, about changes in residents' condition, any occurrence of adverse events, or as necessary Effectively implements the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation Monitors, implements and adheres to legislations, standards, policies and procedures of the LTC home Maintains regular and effective communication with family members for timely updates and support Maintains close working relationship with attending physicians, laboratories, agencies and hospitals and related disciplines to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services to residents Initiates contact with appropriate team members as required by the resident's condition to improve the functioning of the resident Plans and directs the work of Personal Support Workers assigned to the unit Assists in new staff orientation and in-service education Provides ongoing feedback/coaching to Personal Support Workers in the unit, and monitors performance and compliance to policies and standards. Provides timely report of performance issues, incidents and problems to the Assistant/Director of Resident Care Provides input in the performance evaluation of Personal Support Workers as required Ensures adequate nursing supplies and equipment on the unit and places orders as necessary Ensures efficient and responsible use of such supplies Keeps up-to-date record and control of medication. Properly dispose of discontinued or expired medications Implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc. and performs audits as assigned Provides timely and professional intervention to resident care issue Monitors the safety and security of the facility and assumes the duty of fire marshall in case of fire or disaster Participates in nursing-related committees as appropriate Coordinates and chairs interdisciplinary care conference for residents Provides updates on resident's conditions during doctors' rounds Performs the role of Unit Nurse of the floor during the shift Supervises activities of students, as assigned, in accordance with the College of Nursing of Ontario's Accountability Standards for Nurses Working with Students Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team, as assigned Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field Other duties as assigned Qualifications Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario Experience in nursing an asset Current CPR Certificate Good leadership skills Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and judgement skills Superb customer service skills Computer literacy Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen Ability to converse in Chinese an asset Physical Demands/Working Conditions Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending. Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact. Shift work, including days, evenings, nights and weekends Please Apply Before 2026-10-06 Salary Range $28.95 - $32.06 INTERNAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE JOBS HUB Our People Are Our Greatest Strength And The Core Of Our Success. We Invest In Our Employees' Wellbeing And Support Their Ongoing Learning And Development. We Offer Competitive total compensation package Multi-employer pension plan Professional development opportunities Ongoing learning and development Employee education assistance program Award winning corporate culture Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation. Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate. Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume. This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

Provides person-centered nursing care in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards, including assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation, medication control, and communication with residents’ families and care providers. Supervises and coaches unit staff, coordinates interdisciplinary care, supports quality and safety initiatives, and performs unit nurse duties during the shift.

Requirements

Requires current Registered Practical Nurse registration and a Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, along with current CPR certification and a satisfactory vulnerable sector police screen. Nursing experience is an asset; leadership, initiative, problem-solving, judgment, customer service, and computer skills are expected, while the ability to converse in Chinese is an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Compensation Package
• Multi-Employer Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ongoing Learning And Development
• Employee Education Assistance Program
• Award-Winning Corporate Culture
• Safe, Inclusive And Supportive Work Environment

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Assessment
• Care Planning
• Resident Care
• Medication Management
• Documentation
• Staff Supervision
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Judgment
• Customer Service
• Infection Control
• Risk Management
• Quality Improvement
• Computer Literacy
• Interdisciplinary Coordination

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety

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