About this role
Requisition ID: 20030
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Long Term Care Services
Employment Type: Multiple Casual Positions
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $33.881 - $39.647 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location:Carleton Lodge, Garry J. Armstrong, Centre D'Accueil Champlain, Peter D. Clark
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Long term Care
Application Close: 29/07/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Resident Care is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of long term care home nursing and personal care activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility.
In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, you provide nursing and personal care to residents, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 2 year community college Registered Practical Nurse diploma
Minimum of 6 months of related experience, preferably in a geriatric-gerontology or long-term care setting
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations such as: Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Professional Misconduct and Controlled Act, professional standards, Code of Ethics, practice expectations
- Infection control guidelines
- Medication administration standards
- Nursing documentation standards
- Principles of verbal and non-verbal communication
- Transfer and positioning techniques for persons requiring long term care
- General knowledge of computer software applications including word processing and mail applications (e.g.: Word, Outlook)
- Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Function as an effective team member
- Provide quality care using the knowledge, skills, judgement and attitudes needed to practice safely
- Administer medications and perform nursing care procedures safely
- Identify and report changes in resident condition or needs through observation of physical and mental condition/behaviour
- Coordinate care activities of Unregulated Health Care Providers (Health Care Aides) in an effective manner that promotes quality resident care
- Organize and prioritize workload
- Maintain confidentiality and its application to resident records
- Manage time effectively
- Strong organization skills
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Tact, initiative, good judgement
- Reliable, adaptable, patient, discrete, flexible
- Competence in medication administration
- Demonstrates respect for resident choice, privacy and confidentiality
- Adaptable to change
- Meets the physical demands of the job
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Driver’s License Requirement:
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [email protected].
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What you'll do
- The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for planning, managing, and implementing nursing and personal care activities for residents in a long-term care facility. This role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure resident safety and engagement.
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