About this role
About The Care Company
The Care Company is a home healthcare company with a purpose: to create A Better Life for Those at Home. We help individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes for as long as they choose, and our passion lies in helping people Make Each Day Count.
We are a people-first organization committed to continually improving the care we provide and the experience of our caregivers. By joining The Care Company, you'll become part of a growing, compassionate team dedicated to helping individuals live well at home!
About the Opportunity
The Care Company is looking for a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide one-on-one care for a 12-year-old female client in Toronto.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing exceptional, client-centered care and building meaningful, long-term relationships with the individuals and families they support.
Schedule
We are seeking a nurse who can commit to a consistent, ongoing weekly schedule:
- Saturday Overnights: 9:00 PM ? 7:00 AM
- Sundays: 2:00 PM ? 7:00 PM
The family is looking for a reliable and dedicated nurse who can become a consistent, long-term member of their care team. Please apply only if you are able to commit to regular, ongoing availability for these shifts.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, individualized nursing care in accordance with the client's care plan and within the scope of practice of a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, bathing, repositioning, and other personal care needs.
- Administer medications and provide nursing interventions as prescribed and outlined in the client's care plan.
- Monitor and assess the client's physical and emotional well-being, recognizing and promptly reporting any changes in condition or concerns.
- Support the client's mobility, transfers, positioning, and prescribed exercises, as required.
- Ensure the client's safety and comfort, including the safe and appropriate use of medical equipment.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards.
- Communicate effectively with the client's family, Care Coordinators, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
- Practice safely and competently within your professional scope of practice, clinical knowledge, and demonstrated competencies.
Requirements
Clinical Skills and Experience
Previous experience with the following clinical skills is preferred:
- Deep suctioning and respiratory assessment and monitoring.
- Oxygen therapy, including oxygen saturation monitoring and administration.
- Client repositioning, skin integrity assessment, and skin care.
- Pain assessment and management.
- Administration and monitoring of PRN (as-needed) medications.
Training may be provided to the right candidate who demonstrates a willingness to learn and develop their clinical skills.
Additional Requirements
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).
- Negative TB screening completed within the past 12 months.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, subject to applicable exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the past 12 months.
- Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
- WHMIS 2015 cer