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Location:  Toronto, ON, CA, M5G 2M1

Job category: Nursing
Job posting ID: 6935

Employment status: Regular part-time
Position's anticipated start date:  2025-03-10 

 

Classification:  ONA - TOR
Salary/Rate of pay:  $39.07

Application deadline: 2025-03-03 

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

• Posting Period: 20-FEB-2025 to 06-MAR-2025
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The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 10 directly operated long-term care homes. The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Provides nursing care and develops and modifies care plans for clients.  Collaborates with client to promote client independence and self-determination in life skills and performance of ADLs.
• Observes, monitors and evaluates condition of clients on a regular basis, using both InterRAI Community Health Assessment and other program specific assessment tools. Reports injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Attends to critical incidents involving clients.
• Monitors clients functional/mental and emotional health status, and documents changes in health.
• Assists clients to maintain independence with medication administration.
• Informs residents/clients about medications and side effects.
• Orients new clients and staff to the program. 
• Assist client as appropriate for transfer or departure, communicating with appropriate organization (hospital, clinic, family, etc.), and providing required documentation. Coordinates discharge planning with client and family.
• Assists clients to schedule appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and healthcare providers, arranging for transportation and/or escort. Ensures results/hospital records are available to client.
• Assists clients with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs.
• Prepares and maintains documentation i.e. charts, records, and incident reports. Maintains personal care records for all clients as per policy and College of Nurses Standards, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Reports and documents outcomes of interventions as addressed on Care Plan in progress notes. 
• Instructs client and family in planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from client and family.  Maintains personal care records.
• Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves.
• Obtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc.
• Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information. Provides regular wellness programming and education for clients, utilizing community resources where available.
• Refers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social services. Refers clients to appropriate community services and follows up on status of referrals.
• Attends meetings with housing, contracted providers and community partners, and advocates on clients’ behalf.
• Orients and trains students. Provides work direction to PSWs.
• Attends team meetings, case reviews and case conferences as required.
• Participates in orientation, in-service, relevant committees and workgroups as required. Liaises with contracted agency supervisor to exchange information.
• Communicates with appropriate personnel, including PSW, Supervisor Community Programs, doctor, family, nurses, and others within the clients circle of care.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with community partners such as housing provider, Care Services, community support agencies.
• Supports and practices workplace health and safety in day-to-day work.
• Responsible to organize and oversee the day-to-day operations of the program at the site.
• Conducts activities related to the admission of new clients, including: screening and assessment of the applicant, preparing the documentation for presentation to the Admission Committee, notifying the applicant of decision, preparing the service plan, and meeting with the applicant to sign the Admission Agreement and provide orientation.
• Conducts outreach and promotes the Supportive Housing program. Educates tenants and service providers on Supportive Housing services available on site.
• Reconciles and monitors clients' medication compliance in collaboration with the client, pharmacy, doctor, and personal support workers.
• Investigates clients’ complaints in collaboration with Supervisor, Community Programs.
• Responds to and follows up on high-risk incidents and reports incidents to Supervisor, Community Programs.

Key Qualifications: 

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Current registration as an RPN from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Considerable community based RPN experience working with the elderly population.
3. Diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e. certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration). 

You must also have:

• Ability to obtain Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Ability to travel within the community.
• Ability to provide nursing care to less complex ambulant clients with predictable outcomes and a focus on health and wellness interventions.
• Ability to organize and complete daily work activities and provide work direction to staff members, as assigned in order to complete assignments.
• Sensitivity, empathy, and understanding of client needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with other staff members as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of health and wellness interventions.
• Knowledge of dementia and mental health issues in order to provide care and direction that supports the Seniors Service & Long Term Care philosophy of client centered care and standards of nursing practices.
• Must be willing to participate in team meetings and educational in-services.
• Ability to use office equipment and to utilize a variety of computer software programs such as Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to deliver nursing care consistent with the standards of the College of Nurses, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Program and applicable legislation and regulations.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

• Work Location: Seniors Services & Long-Term Supportive Housing offices (varied locations: 55 Bleecker Street, M4X 1W9; 5005 Dundas Street West M9A 3Y6; 175 Cummer Avenue, M2M 2E9)
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Please note:

As a condition of employment with the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).

• Posting Period: 28-JAN-2025 to 11-FEB-2025
• Location Information: 

Nurse Manager

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 10 directly operated long-term care homes. The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Manager provides nursing leadership and direction to ensure effective and efficient delivery of high-quality resident care. The Nurse Manager will also work collaboratively with the inter-professional care team to promote evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and innovation, healthy safe work environment, resident and staff satisfaction, and compliance with all legislative requirements.

At Seven Oaks and Carefree Lodge, you will lead a collaborative team to shape meaningful care experiences for residents in a welcoming environment. With a focus on evidence-based practices, quality improvement, and inter-professional collaboration, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on senior care. Join the City of Toronto, a values-driven organization that embodies Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and take on a rewarding leadership role that fosters growth and innovation.

Overall Job Responsibilities

As part of this role, you will implement detailed plans and recommend policies and procedures tailored to specific program requirements. You will also lead and motivate a cohesive team, ensuring high-quality work, continuous learning and innovation. Daily operations will be supervised, including staff scheduling, task assignments, and performance evaluations. Personnel issues will be addressed to create a positive work environment, and vacation and overtime requests will be approved. Staff performance will be monitored, with salary increments, grievances, and disciplinary actions managed as needed.

In addition, you will manage budgets to ensure expenditures stay within approved limits. Inter-professional collaboration will be fostered to ensure high-quality resident care based on best practices. You will also serve as a resource for families, offering support, guidance, and follow-up on any concerns. Participation in internal and external committees, as assigned by leadership, will be essential, as well as reviewing resident and staff data regularly to evaluate care effectiveness and ensure proper documentation standards.

Clinical-Specific Responsibilities

 You will ensure nursing staff maintain competency, follow evidence-based practices and continuously improve. You will oversee Infection Prevention and Control, monitor trends, manage outbreaks, and ensure adherence to protocols to reduce illness. Leading the Resident Assessment Instrument- Minimum Data Set (RAI-MDS) and rehabilitation programs, you will represent the Home in consultations with external specialists. You will also support registered staff by mentoring, coaching, and guiding them through clinical practice issues, while coordinating resident reassessments to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation.

You will ensure proper medication storage and administration through direct observation and incident investigation. Leading interprofessional care teams, you will guide the care team in decision-making, clinical protocol development, and system improvements to deliver high-quality resident and family-centered care. Additionally, you will evaluate staff learning, focusing on critical thinking and managing complex clinical scenarios.

Your responsibilities will include leading clinical inspections, audits, and annual quality initiatives, working with the team to enhance clinical programs. You will collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner to implement ongoing education and contribute to investigations of critical incidents and audits of care plans to ensure compliance. Chairing nursing practice forums and reviewing clinical trends will help drive practice improvements.

In supporting staff with complex care cases, you will develop care plans, participate in care rounds, and lead debriefings. You will collaborate to address clinical practice gaps and advance care excellence, while participating in research to integrate evidence-based models, meeting organizational goals, and ensuring accurate resident documentation.

Operations-Specific Responsibilities

In this role, you will develop and implement six-week staffing schedules to ensure nursing resources are allocated effectively, while regularly reviewing work routines to enhance efficiency and continuity of care. You will investigate critical incidents and complaints, addressing issues promptly and ensuring effective resolutions. Handling resident and family concerns will involve resolving complaints and providing follow-up to maintain satisfaction.

You will oversee mandatory education programs, monthly audits, and annual program evaluations to ensure compliance with standards and maintain high-quality care. Leading the implementation and evaluation of abuse and critical incident protocols, you will analyze trends and create improvement plans. Chairing unit meetings will provide a platform to discuss operational and clinical matters, share updates, and address opportunities for quality improvement.

Additionally, you will monitor the quality of care and services through regular evaluations and initiate improvements where needed. Ensuring the unit is adequately supplied with materials and equipment, you will provide strategic advice on planning and resource management. Collaborating with the Director of Nursing, you will manage budgetary constraints, approve salary increments, and oversee overtime to maintain operational efficiency.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Bachelors in Nursing and certification in Nursing Administration or equivalent management experience made under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O. Reg 246/22).
2. Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or another College of Nurses with ability to obtain registration as a Registered Nurse in the Province of Ontario.
3. Considerable experience in motivating, leading, supervising or managing registered and unregulated staff in a large sized Long-Term Care unionized environment.
4. Considerable experience in geriatric and/or rehabilitation nursing and working with residents with dementia and mental health issues.
5. Knowledge of Long-Term Care legislation, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Residents Bill of Rights, and relevant workplace legislation e.g. Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health Safety Act.
6. Ability to drive positive clinical outcomes using knowledge of Resident Assessment Instrument – Minimum Data Set (RAI-MDS) 2.0.
7. Skilled in building relationships and working effectively with a range of stakeholders, including residents, families, and community groups.
8. Ability to manage competing priorities and lead change in a fast-paced, complex environment.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including senior management-level presentations.
10. Capable of problem-solving, conflict management, and handling sensitive information with discretion.
11. Ability to foster teamwork and promote excellence in a customer service-focused environment.
12. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer applications.
13.  Ability to uphold the Toronto Public Service values, promoting equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces. 

As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg 246/22).

Posting Period: 19-Dec-2024 to 31-Jan-2025

Location and Shift Information:

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services, enabling people to live with support and age with dignity. The Division believes in the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). Based on evidence-informed research, our goal is to improve the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

To autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures for residents in the Long-Term Care Homes and Services Division within their legislated scope of practice.

Major Responsibilities:

• Delivers primary health care to residents in the Long-Term Care Home in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion and disease/injury prevention in order to deliver comprehensive health services.
• Conducts focused health assessment using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on resident needs.
• Completes health history into resident's situation, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural and ethnic dimensions of health.
• Performs physical examination and identifies and interprets normal and abnormal findings.
• Orders diagnostic investigations, and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning.
• Synthesizes health information using critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to formulate a diagnosis, health risks and states of health/illness.
• Communicates with residents about the health assessment findings and/or diagnosis, including outcomes and prognosis through the application of knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioural sciences and family processes when making diagnoses and providing overall therapeutic management.
• Selects appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to restore or maintain resident functional, physiological and mental stability to achieve optimal health.
• Promotes safe resident care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks for residents and others affected by adverse events and near misses.
• Participates with the Medical Director and other senior management staff in the development and implementation of evaluation processes and the identification of strategies to continually improve clinical outcomes and effectively manage risks.
• Collaborates with senior management in the Division and other community health services in initiatives for the development, implementation and evaluation of systems to promote continuity of resident care across the continuum.
• Ensures Accreditation Canada standards are evident in daily practice.
• Ensures resident files and health care records are properly maintained in compliance with applicable legislation and divisional expectations.
• Identifies, and collaborates with the Medical Director on, educational programs for the care team.

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practise.
2. Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, continuing care or primary care.
3. Experience in long-term care, with providing empathetic/relational care for the elderly and those living in long-term care, and clinical work experience with frail older adults, critical care, and mental health as a Nurse Practitioner.
4. Certification in Geriatric Nursing from the Canadian Nursing Association or equivalent experience.

Must also have:

• Ability to incorporate knowledge of diversity, cultural safety and the determinants of health in the assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of residents and the evaluation of outcomes
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
• Leadership skills, working well within an inter-professional team and ability to foster effective working relationships
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, education and mentoring for nursing students, medical students, and other learners, including residents/families
• Ability to develop and implement evaluation processes and identify strategies to improve clinical outcomes and manage risks
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use computer software such as MS Office applications, email and web applications
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders as well as work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service Values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces
• Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays, as required
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutes, including, but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act
• Good verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and reflects the diversity of residents

Note: As a condition of employment with the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).

As part of a national team, the Healthcare and Professional Advisor will be acquiring, retaining, and growing the Banks market share of professional students and early career professionals and manage and grow these relationships as they complete their training and transition to practice.  Your prior success in delivering exceptional advice will be leveraged throughout the Professional Client Journey.  As the Healthcare & Professional advisor, your relationship will be fostered through continuous delivery of advice and financing solutions throughout their early career banking needs as students. 

If you have experience in new client acquisition, an understanding of the healthcare sector and/or other professional fields and possess a strong business acumen this position may be a perfect fit for you!

Accountabilities

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen customer relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Manage and grow a business banking portfolio of existing and new healthcare and professional student customers
• Develop and maintain knowledge of assigned healthcare and professional student portfolio including the nature and progress of their studies, their financial position, and the terms and conditions of financial services used
• Providing specialized healthcare and professional student customer expertise and early career banking advice and solutions to support the student’s ability to successfully transition to practicing professionals
• Being knowledgeable and promoting the SPSP program and Healthcare+ programs available to physicians and dentists
• Serving as the main point of contact for the professional student segment as the dedicated Faculty Representative at the universities in the assigned market area, establishing and developing strong relationships with the university faculty leadership to enable collaboration and an ongoing partnership
• Managing and executing student faculty orientation and other events as outlined in assigned market university/association agreements with the Bank to ensure all agreed upon commitments and opportunities are leveraged
• Delivering presentations and seminars to professional student segment and COIs for business development purposes
• Identifying prospects using multiple channels including asking for referrals from existing customers, collaboration with internal partners (including MD), key faculty contacts and participating in marketing/educational seminars and industry events 

Education / Experience / Other Information 

• The ability to build and maintain key relationships is essential
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare and professional customer life cycles and characteristics
• The incumbent must possess tactical planning, implementation and organization skills.
• A high degree of flexibility is required to adapt to a wide variety of tasks and functions.
• Working knowledge of the features and benefits of retail products and services
• Working knowledge of economic conditions and political events affecting businesses, especially in the professional/ healthcare segment
• Experience delivering presentations to large groups
• Thorough knowledge of applicable risk management policies and processes

Working Conditions

• This is a mobile role that requires frequent travel within a designated market area.
• Work in a standard office-based environment is provided, however the incumbent may spend up to 90% of the time away from an office environment, working with the Sales team either in branches or in customer/prospect facilities travelling to conduct marketing activities and other customer interviews, trade shows, COI events etc.; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. Customer demands are constant and sometimes outside of office hours

• Posting Period: 15-Jan-2025 to 29-Jan-2025
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Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health this Public Health Nurse (PHN) will be part of the CORE Team. The PHN will be responsible for coordinating care for individuals by performing intake functions, conducting substance use and mental health assessments, developing, implementing, maintaining, and adjusting comprehensive care plans based on complex needs identified. The PHN will provide direct care and support to individuals, including de-escalating individual who may be undergoing drug induced psychosis. The PHN will be working alongside a Nurse Practitioner.

More information on the Downtown CORE Team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Works under medical directives to perform venipuncture, vaccinations, interpreting and counselling re: laboratory test results, dispensing OTC medications
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures and medical directives as it applies to nursing practice
• Maintains individual/client records and necessary documentation according to policies and procedures of TPH as well as the Standards of Practice set out by the College of Nurses Provides presentations and training to health professionals and community partners Educates clients regarding harm reduction, overdose prevention, recognition and response, naloxone administration, safer drug use, STIs, Hep C, HIV/AIDS prevention, health, sexual abuse/assault, life skills, sexuality, birth control, abortion, pregnancy
• Performs needle exchange, distributes safer drug use kits and provides education on use of safe sex materials, safer drug use from office location, van, clinics, on the street, in community centres and/or shelters
• Monitors clients, provide overdose response as needed, refer clients to needed services, identify the need for wound care, aid clients regarding how to use drugs more safely, assist clients with drug checking, ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed
• Assesses mental and physical health status of clients and takes appropriate action Performs testing, provides pre-post test counselling for HIV, Hep A,B,C and syphilis, assesses abscesses, cleans and medicates wounds and applies dressings Administers vaccinations for Hep B and influenza (others as directed)
• Composes and signs correspondence in relation to clients' needs and advocates on clients' behalf when liaising with doctors, pharmacists, prison authorities, laboratories, etc. Attends court with clients to act on their behalf
• Provides immediate care in crisis situations and performs first aid treatment as necessary
• Assesses needs of clients, makes referrals for primary care and social services and assists clients in accessing community resources
• Provides counselling and medical care to methadone patients
• Works with clients to develop and promote improved health, coping and social skill
• Accompanies clients requiring emergency medical and/or psychiatric assessment to medical and detox centers
• Attends meetings as required
• Collects and maintains statistical information for program monitoring and evaluation purposes
• Participates in professional conferences and workshops
• Develops, implements and facilitates specialized groups, workshops and in-services on a variety of health-related topic
• Participates in community outreach and marketing health promotion strategies Participates in the divisional planning process including development of work plans/operational program plans
• Participates in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of public health programs and initiatives which may include community mobilization, advocacy for healthy public policy, health education and skills building
• Collaborates and liaises with members of the team and community agencies to identify health needs and participates in the development of plans to meet those needs
• Delivers interventions to individuals and families in hi-risk situations and acts as the service coordinator for these families. Advises/reports to appropriate authorities as required and within the bounds of related legislation
• Participates in surveillance to determine possible causes of outbreaks at the area level and liaises with institutions to ensure proper outbreak management practices
• Inspects licensed premises, other facilities and premises for compliance with relevant Municipal, Provincial and Federal legislation

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized university and a valid licence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Experience in the provision of harm reduction, drug treatment/addiction counselling, methadone, social, health, housing, and HIV/AIDS related services.
3. Experience working in an outreach capacity with people who use drugs, people experiencing mental health issues and/or people who are homeless or underhoused.
4. Experience as a Registered Nurse in providing empathetic/relational care for vulnerable clients and those living with substance use, mental health, and housing challenges.
5. Experience within a community mental health program, hospital setting, or the approved equivalent professional development in mental health, counselling, or mental health promotion.
6. Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License Class "G" with the ability to qualify for a City Equipment Operator's License, and able and willing to drive within the Greater Toronto area.

You must also have:

• Thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis prevention and treatment issues.
• Thorough knowledge of harm reduction practice, drug use including safer drug use practices, safer supply, opioid substitution.
• Ability to conduct work in a non-judgmental way, using a harm reduction approach. Excellent assessment skills.
• Knowledge of drug treatment, social, housing, health, HIV/AIDS related programs and services.
• Awareness of issues relating to sex works, addictions, mental health and homelessness. Thorough knowledge of Hepatitis including transmission, prevention, and treatment options.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will be working with homeless clients providing support to clients with complex physical and mental health and addiction issues. This position:

• Provides nursing care and develops and modifies care plans for residents/clients. Attends team meetings.
• Observes, monitors and evaluates condition of clients/residents. Reports vital signs, injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Attends to critical incidents involving clients.
• Measures and records blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and weight using equipment, such as blood pressure cuff.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications and treatments, i.e. eye drops and application of ointments & creams. Administers insulin injections. Records quantities administered.
• Informs residents/clients about medications and side effects.
• Ensures that medication supplies meet designated inventories. Orders medication and medical/nursing supplies. Checks orders. Packages labels, and stores medication and medical supplies.
• Prepares and applies clean dressings and bandages. Cleans wounds and lesions, and replaces bandages. Removes stitches and clips.
• Respond to medical emergency and renders first aid including but not limited to CPR, overdose interventions, etc.
• Orients new residents/clients and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies departments and individuals of admittance. Records and secures personal valuables.
• Prepares resident for transfer or departure, including organization of personal belongings, contacting of appropriate organization (hospital, coroner's office, etc.), and completion of required documentation.
• Schedules appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and health specialists by telephone, arranging for transportation and/or escort. Ensures results/hospital records are available to client.
• Provides personal care for residents/clients, i.e. hygiene, bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, ambulation, and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices.
• Assists residents/clients with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs.
• Prepares and maintains documentation i.e. charts, records, and incident reports.
• Accompanies physician on rounds, providing information on resident/client general condition and progress, and assisting in examinations, e.g., positioning, dressing and undressing residents/clients.
• Instructs resident/client and family in planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from resident/client and family. Maintains personal care records.
• Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves.
• Assists in the operation of weekly clinics in Hostels, including booking of appointments and organizing client files.
• Obtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc.
• Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information.
• Refers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social services. Assists with the organization and implementation of TB screening clinics. Conducts and reads TB skin tests and follows up positive reactors. Maintains records.
• Administers TB medication and monitors for side effects.
• Investigates persons who are on medical surveillance or treatment for latent TB.
• Inspects physicians' offices to ensure proper storage and handling of vaccines.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Must be registered and in good standing order as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Diploma from a recognized college or school of nursing.
3. Experience in addressing complex client care needs for marginalized and homeless populations in a community, shelter or hospital setting (e.g. underlying physical and mental health, and addiction).
4. Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

You must also have:

• Working knowledge / expertise with homeless population, harm reduction and addiction, would be an asset.
• Ability to provide nursing care to less complex ambulant and non-ambulant residents and clients with predictable outcomes and a focus on restorative, health promotion and palliation. Ability to organize and complete daily work activities and provide work direction to staff members, as assigned in order to complete assignments.
• Sensitivity, empathy, and understanding of resident/client behaviour and needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with other staff members as a member of a nursing team. Knowledge of restorative and health promotion interventions in order to contribute to the development and maintenance of care plans.
• Knowledge of dementia and mental health diseases in order to provide care and direction that supports the Hostel Services philosophy of resident care and standards of nursing practices.
• Physically capable of lifting, turning and transferring residents manually.
• Must be willing to participate in in-service education programs.
• Ability to deliver nursing care consistent with the standards of the College of Nurses, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Program and applicable legislation and regulation.
• Customer service skills working with clients, service providers, the general public and/or staff to address service inquiries, requests and/or complaints.

SHIFT INFORMATION: For all programs in the Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division, which operate 24 hours a day / seven days a week, part-time employees are expected to be available to work all shifts (days, afternoons, overnights, weekends and holiday shifts) four (4) separate days a week, of which two (2) days must include Saturdays & Sundays. Hours of work will be determined based on operational needs.

Police Reference Check (PRC) Requirements: All successful candidates will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check as a condition of employment for this position. A Police Reference Check program brochure is available at http://www.toronto.ca/housing/employment.htm

Notes

• Employees from the three (3) Local 79 part-time bargaining units will be given priority consideration over external applicants.
• Transfer requests from part-time employees will not be accepted as part of this job posting process. Employees wishing a transfer in accordance with their collective agreement, must submit a transfer request prior to the job being posted in order to be considered.
• If selected, the successful candidate will be reassigned to this part-time position and bargaining unit.
• Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting. Additional information submitted after the job posting closing date will not be accepted.
• Assessment may include an interview, written and/or practical test. Location of assessment to be determined.
• Work location reflects what is known at the time of posting.
• An employee's reporting relationship and/or work location may change due to operational reasons and in accordance with their Collective Agreement.

Location and Shift Information:

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services, enabling people to live with support and age with dignity. The Division believes in the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). Based on evidence-informed research, our goal is to improve the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

To autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures for residents in the Long-Term Care Homes and Services Division within their legislated scope of practice.

Major Responsibilities:

• Delivers primary health care to residents in the Long-Term Care Home in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion and disease/injury prevention in order to deliver comprehensive health services.
• Conducts focused health assessment using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on resident needs.
• Completes health history into resident's situation, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural and ethnic dimensions of health.
• Performs physical examination and identifies and interprets normal and abnormal findings.
• Orders diagnostic investigations, and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning.
• Synthesizes health information using critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to formulate a diagnosis, health risks and states of health/illness.
• Communicates with residents about the health assessment findings and/or diagnosis, including outcomes and prognosis through the application of knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioural sciences and family processes when making diagnoses and providing overall therapeutic management.
• Selects appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to restore or maintain resident functional, physiological and mental stability to achieve optimal health.
• Promotes safe resident care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks for residents and others affected by adverse events and near misses.
• Participates with the Medical Director and other senior management staff in the development and implementation of evaluation processes and the identification of strategies to continually improve clinical outcomes and effectively manage risks.
• Collaborates with senior management in the Division and other community health services in initiatives for the development, implementation and evaluation of systems to promote continuity of resident care across the continuum.
• Ensures Accreditation Canada standards are evident in daily practice.
• Ensures resident files and health care records are properly maintained in compliance with applicable legislation and divisional expectations.
• Identifies, and collaborates with the Medical Director on, educational programs for the care team.

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practise.
2. Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, continuing care or primary care.
3. Experience in long-term care, with providing empathetic/relational care for the elderly and those living in long-term care, and clinical work experience with frail older adults, critical care, and mental health as a Nurse Practitioner.
4. Certification in Geriatric Nursing from the Canadian Nursing Association or equivalent experience.

Must also have:

• Ability to incorporate knowledge of diversity, cultural safety and the determinants of health in the assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of residents and the evaluation of outcomes
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
• Leadership skills, working well within an inter-professional team and ability to foster effective working relationships
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, education and mentoring for nursing students, medical students, and other learners, including residents/families
• Ability to develop and implement evaluation processes and identify strategies to improve clinical outcomes and manage risks
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use computer software such as MS Office applications, email and web applications
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders as well as work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service Values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces
• Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays, as required
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutes, including, but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act
• Good verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and reflects the diversity of residents

Note: As a condition of employment with the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).

The Manager, Health, Safety & Environment assists in addressing occupational health, safety and environmental issues concerning
BGIS or its clients in order to minimize liability, ensure due diligence, ensures compliance with government legislation and fulfillment of contractual environmental health & safety requirements.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and fulfillment of contractual environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Monitors and enforces adherence to all applicable legislation and internal policies.
• Supports and provides recommendations on HSE matters at all levels of the organization.
• Manages related internal and external safety & environmental systems for the company and its clients.
• Maintains ongoing communication with internal and external clients on all environment, health and safety matters.
• Provides council on environmental, health and safety matters for all Team Members.
• Develops, manages and improves related internal audit program for all contracts including the reporting of results to senior management.
• Develops, manages and improves related corporate training programs.
• Develops, manages and improves related corporate early and safe return to work programs.
• Development and reporting of key safety metrics and related reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of environmental, health and safety
• Bilingualism is an asset
• Hold a university degree
• 5 to 10 years experience
• Computer proficiency
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective training and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to understand complex processes
• Project management skills.
• Driver's license and access to a car 

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

One of these below as an asset:

• Canadian registered safety professional from board of Canadian registered safety
• Registered Occupational Hygienist
• Certified Safety Professional
• Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Certified Health & Safety Consultant from Canadian Society Engineering

Major Responsibilities:

• The Director of Nursing is responsible for the oversight, planning and coordination of resident care and providing management of nursing and personal care services to ensure an outstanding level of resident care in accordance with the policies of the LTC home and applicable legislation. Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program specific requirements including standards of resident care and nursing services policies and procedures, using a health promotion approach in planning activities.
• Develops a Human Resource plan for nursing and personal care, with an appropriate mix of registered and non-registered staff to meet the needs of the resident population. Ensures the competency of nursing staff; delegates clinical and non-clinical responsibilities to qualified staff in accordance with applicable legislation and College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
• Drives a safety culture supporting strong professional practice and makes recommendations related to evidence-based practice and clinical protocols.
• Provides overall leadership to the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and retention of nursing staff; communicates nursing values and standards, motivates staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning, and reviewing of work. Authorizes and controls vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Develops, recommends, and administers the annual budget for nursing and personal care, and ensures that the unit’s expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Directs the development, implementation and monitoring of resident care plans, programs, nursing care protocols and care delivery systems; researches and implements best practices based on evidence-based care information.
• Directs or conducts research in administrative, nursing, and resident care matters. Monitors the performance of the individual operating units and implements procedural and operational changes as required to improve efficiency and quality of care through Nurse Managers. Works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team and other services within the Home concerning all aspects of resident care and service, to ensure high quality care and service delivery to both groups of residents and individual residents.
• Ensures compliance with the provisions of the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act and other applicable legislation and the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care Facilities Program Manual relevant to nursing services.
• Ensures the preparation of all required correspondence, reports, statements, and records. Coordinates material management as related to Nursing and Resident Care. Assumes leadership responsibility and supports the development, implementation and maintenance of quality improvement activities, and the objectives, policies, and procedures for nursing services; evaluates the overall effectiveness of nursing services. Ensures that nursing assessments, observations and interventions are accurately collected and documented. Takes a proprietary role in ensuring historical recording of care and service, communicating with other members of the care team and ensuring that the health record is made available to them as relevant to their responsibilities. Ensures that confidentiality policies are maintained by nursing staff.
• Works co-operatively with other members of the home management team on professional matters and decision making related to resident care and service.
• Facilitates and participates in the development of community partnerships and linkages.
• Acts as a representative for the facility on committees within the community.
• Takes on-call for the nursing service 50% of the off-duty time to manage urgent customer service issues, nursing care needs, nursing staff scheduling needs, infectious outbreaks and risk issues identified within the home over the 24 hour, 7 day period. Shares Manager-on-site duty for weekend representation in the home.
   

Key Qualifications:

1.    Extensive experience in nursing management in a long-term care or continuing care/rehabilitation facility.
2.    Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
3.    Baccalaureate in Nursing and certification in Nursing Administration or equivalent management experience as per Ontario Regulation 79/10 made under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act.
4.    Considerable experience in supervising, managing, motivating, and developing a diverse workforce in a fast-paced customer service-oriented environment with the ability to interpret and apply employment policies and collective agreements.
5.    Strong understanding of policies and related legislation or initiatives and their significance and potential impact.
6.    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
7.    Strong financial acumen, planning and organizational skills.
8.    Ability to manage competing priorities and demands in an environment with high expectations and frequent and competing deadlines.
9.    Demonstrated commitment to resident safety and quality improvement.
10.    Knowledge of legislation in Long-Term Care, as well as other government legislation in the areas of labour, employment, health and safety, human rights and provincial standards and classification for long-term care.
11.    Highly developed interpersonal, public, labour, and human relation skills to build and maintain effective relations and partnerships with all stakeholders.
12.    Excellent negotiating, conflict resolution, project management, strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
13.    Effective decision maker with a track record demonstrating innovation and results oriented leadership.
14.    Proficient in the use of various computer applications including Office Suite.
15.    Master’s Degree preferred.