Registered Practical Nurse Dementia Care, Mississauga Retirement Home
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Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
HealthOPM is seeking a Casual Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support a retirement home in Mississauga within a dementia / memory care unit. This role is ideal for nurses experienced in seniors care cognitive impairment and responsive behaviours with strong EMR Med e-Care documentation skills and the ability to work flexible casual shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to residents in a retirement home dementia and memory care unit
- Support residents living with Alzheimers dementia and cognitive decline
- Administer medications and treatments according to nursing standards and physician orders
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Complete accurate and timely charting using EMR Med e-Care system
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Monitor resident condition and report changes to interdisciplinary team
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Assist with care planning behaviour management and resident safety
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Maintain infection prevention and control standards
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Support a safe respectful and person-centred care environment
Qualifications
- Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Active license with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Experience in long-term care dementia care or memory care required
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Familiarity with EMR Med e-Care strongly preferred
- Minimum 1 year RPN experience in LTC retirement or seniors care setting
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Strong clinical judgment documentation and communication skills
- Comfortable working with responsive behaviours and cognitive impairment
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Flexible availability for casual shifts (days evenings nights weekends)
Compliance Requirements
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Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) Valid within 12 months
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TB Test Valid within 6 months
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Proof of Immunization (MMR Varicella etc.)
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N95 Mask Fit Test
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BLS Certification (Current)
Why Work With HealthOPM
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Competitive rate: $33-34/hour
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Flexible casual scheduling
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Ongoing opportunities in healthcare settings
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Supportive staffing and scheduling team
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Consistent placements available
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
