Job ID: 42086

Job Category: Health Services

Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long-Term Care, LTC Regional Services

Work Location:  Fudger House, 439 Sherbourne St.

Job Type & Duration:  Part-Time, Indefinite

Hourly Rate:  $33.34 - $36.55 per hour

Shift Information:  Various Shifts - Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends

Affiliation: L79 PT LTCH&S

Number of Positions Open: Multiple

Posting Period: 01-Aug-2024 to 30-Aug-2024

An information session will be offered on the afternoon of Wednesday August 21, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. for those applicants that are interested in learning more about the role and responsibilities of the Registered Practical Nurse Long-Term Care at Fudger House, as well as the hiring process. There will be a Virtual Information Session at a later date for applicants’ whom are unable to attend the in-person session.

If applicants’ are interested in attending either the in-person or virtual Information Sessions, kindly email [email protected] no later than Thursday August 16, 2024 by 9 a.m. and you will be sent the session details. 

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 ( https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). 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 Nurse Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the homes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care and develops and modifies care plans for residents. Observes, monitors, and evaluates condition of residents.
• Provides leadership/direction to Care Team during the shift in collaboration with the RN.
• Reports vital signs, injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Reports resident critical incidents as per policy.  Attends to critical incidents involving residents.
• Attends team meetings.
• Evaluates the residents' plan of care and revises as indicated by residents' health status.
• 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 and records quantities administered. Assesses condition and administers complex skin and wound treatments. Informs residents 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, replaces bandages, and removes stitches and clips. Administers first aid including C.P.R.
• Orients new residents and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies departments and individuals of admittance.
• Provides orientation and ongoing coaching for new staff.
• Provides orientation for new residents and their families and introduces them to other residents, staff, etc.
• 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 specialist, arranging for transportation and/or escort.
• Ensures results/hospital records are available to residents. Feeds residents or assists with adaptive eating devices.
• Provides support and leadership during meal service (ie: offering beverages, etc).
• Administers enteral feeds ensuring resident safety and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Provides personal care for residents (i.e. feeding, hygiene, bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, ambulation, and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices).
• Assists residents with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs.
• Prepares and maintains documentation (i.e. charts, records, and incident reports).
• Resident and family planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from resident and family. Works collaboratively with resident and family/chosen family in planning care. 
• Maintains personal care records.
• Changes linens, makes beds and sorts and bags soiled linen as necessary. Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves.
• Obtains admission history 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.
• Administers medication and monitors for side effects.
• Assists in coaching and training students.
• Ensures proper storage and handling of all vaccinations ensuring adherence to cold chain procedures.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Current registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Experience working as an RPN within a community-based setting, including working with the elderly population.
3. Experience working in acute care, complex continuing care, rehabilitation, mental health and/or long-term care.

You must also have:

• Ability to provide resident-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the Long-Term Care Homes Act and its regulations.
• Ability to complete the annual RAI-MDS certification as per Ministry of Health requirements for Assessment and Intelligence System Inc. (AIS).
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people including residents, families and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ability to obtain Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. 
• Ability to document utilizing electronic software applications.
• Ability to work in a highly demanding work environment with many competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Additional Information:

Hours of Work can be up to 75 hours bi-weekly, however, Hours of Work will be decided based on operational needs.

Please Note:

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: 1-Aug- 2024 to 15- Aug-2024

Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health, this Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be part of the Downtown CORE Team. The NP will be responsible for coordinating care for individuals by conducting substance use and mental health assessments. In addition, they will be developing, implementing, maintaining, and adjusting comprehensive care plans based on complex needs identified. The NP will be working alongside Public Health Nurses.

Major Responsibilities:

• Delivers primary health care to clients (as identified by Public Health Nurses on the team) in the management of acute medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion and disease/injury prevention
• Conducts focused health assessments, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and ethnic dimensions of health, using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on client needs
• Performs physical examinations and identifies and interprets normal and abnormal findings. Orders diagnostic investigations and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning. 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 clients about the health assessment findings and/or diagnosis, including outcomes and prognosis through the application of knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioral sciences, when making diagnoses and providing overall therapeutic management
• Selects appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to restore or maintain clients functional, physiological, and mental stability to achieve stable health
• Promotes safe care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks for clients

• Participates with the Manager, Mental Health in the development and implementation of evaluation processes and the identification of strategies to continually improve clinical outcomes and effectively manage risks, to contribute toward program success

• Communicates regularly and works collaboratively with program partners and stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationships and ensures all program staff work toward goal of community building
• Initiates, analyzes, and utilizes research to identify issues, trends, gaps, best practices, and innovative approaches to service delivery. Analyzes health status, socio-demographic and epidemiological data, and health research for use in strategic planning, operational planning and to make recommendations to the Manager, Mental Health
• Supports the development of policies and procedures that ensure the programs and services implemented in the community meet professional standards (e.g., College of Nurses) and protect the city from potential liability and negative public image (e.g., in relation to the provision of services in both universal and high-risk-focused programs.)
• Ensures Accreditation Canada standards are evident in daily practice
• Ensures health care records are properly maintained in compliance with applicable legislation and divisional expectations
• Ensures compliance with all corporate policies and provincial legislation (e.g., Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Harassment, Confidentiality, Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Standards of Practice
• Adheres to the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

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 of Nurse Practitioner Specialty (in either Primary Care (NP-PHC) or Adult (NP-Adult)) and entitled to practice.
2. Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, continuing care, or primary care.
3. Experience in the provision of harm reduction, drug treatment/addiction counselling, methadone, social, health, housing, and HIV/AIDS related services.
4. Experience working in an outreach capacity with people who use drugs, people experiencing mental health issues and/or people who are homeless or underhoused.
5. Experience in providing empathetic/relational care for vulnerable clients and those living with substance use, mental health, and housing challenges.
6. Experience within a community mental health program, hospital setting, or the approved equivalent professional development in mental health, counselling, or mental health promotion.
7. 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.

• Number of Positions Open: 3

• Mentors dental students from universities and colleges
• Ensures that the clinic is properly equipped and maintained, and meets safety requirements for staff and patients
• Ensures medical emergency kits and oxygen are available and in a state of readiness, and that staff is prepared to implement lifesaving procedures as necessary (i.e. administer emergency medication, provide oxygen, perform CPR)
• Ensures proper x-ray quality assurance and safety and the proper disposal of biohazardous waste
• Provides liaison between the Public Health Dental Unit, school staff (principals and teachers) and parents of patients regarding policies and goals of treatment (i.e. letters from both the department and individual schools.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Graduate Degree in Dentistry from a recognized university and have, or be eligible for a license from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
2. Considerable experience working as a Dentist in a dental office.
3. Experience in the field of removable prosthetics and paediatric and geriatric dentistry.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff and clients, including children and parents in a community clinic.
5. Excellent customer service skills and commitment to the Toronto Public Service. 
6. Post-graduate training or experience working in a Public Health environment would be an asset.
7. Fluency in one or more of the following languages is an asset: Chinese, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Russian or Spanish (please indicate language skills on resume).
8. Familiarity with Public Health dental programs.
9. Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
10. Familiarity with government legislation in the area of Occupational Health and Safety.
11. Willingness to travel to other clinics.
12. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
13. A valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License is an asset.

Posting Period: 17-JULY-2024 to 31-AUGUST-2024

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our RPN team, you will provide care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice and offer leadership and guidance to the personal care staff. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.  

This position is for our Lakefield Home, located in Lakefield, ON.

Part-Time and Casual positions available.

What you’ll be doing: 

·         Develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans  

·         Provide leadership to personal care staff by planning, directing, supervising and evaluating their work  

·         Assist in orienting and training new team members  

What you bring: 

·         Current registration with provincial College of Nurses  

·         Compassion, professionalism, and respect 

·         Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English 

What you’ll get: 

·         Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities 

·         Employee Perks  

·         Recognition Programs 

·         Robust benefits package 

#ExtendicareKawarthasNurse

The successful candidate for this position will be a member of the Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Unit responsible for providing Construction Health and Safety Compliance support to Toronto Water operations. The EH&S Field Representative (Construction Health & Safety) is responsible for the on-site implementation, supervision, monitoring, auditing, and continual improvement of programs and activities related to Corporate and Division health, safety, and quality management systems.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Environmental Health & Safety Filed Rep (Construction Health & Safety) include: 

• Assists in the preparation of various manuals, standard operating procedures and performance reports, providing feedback to management and clients to demonstrate progress of activities.
• Researches, develops, implements, maintains detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific (relative to their portfolio) needs for the continuous improvement of Division systems and programs that drive consistent risk management efforts and support compliance with regulatory and other business requirements.
• Is the central client contact for all Toronto Water EH&S compliance related issues within their respective portfolio (Construction Health & Safety), providing expert technical expertise to clients, Toronto Water partners, and the unit’s EH&S Compliance Field Reps on regulatory inspections, regulatory requirements (legislation, orders, requirement and narratives).
• Leads, coordinates or participates in multidisciplinary project teams to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to EH&S Construction Health & Safety and Contractor Management Program development and implementation within Toronto Water.
• Liaises with EH&S Compliance peers to ensure an integrated approach to the development, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of a comprehensive environment, health and safety management system (including the necessary policies, programs, procedures and tools) for Toronto Water’s compliance programs.
• Oversees and coordinates Contractor construction activities, including Facility Access Permissions, Lockout/Tag-out, Pre-construction meetings, Tender reviews, Shutdown Request and Notifications, Pre-start H&S Reviews, Facility work inspections, Contractor Orientations, Job Safety Analysis, etc.
• Establishes and maintains an accident and incident reporting system and identifies key performance metrics to track environment, health and safety performance programs to help identify and prioritize any areas of concern. Performs root cause investigations as required and is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an accident and incident reporting system and/or indices or standards against which Divisional and program performance can be measured.
• Coordinates the performance of regular site inspections to identify existing or potential hazards and environmental impacts, recommends corrective or preventive actions, and provides the necessary follow up.
• Where applicable, prepares internal audit reports and documents findings, identifies deficiencies, and makes recommendations on areas of improvement in the health and safety management system, programs, operations, procedures and practices.
• Ensure site-specific contingency plans and business continuity procedures are developed for and followed in the event of an emergency and ensures that such procedures are tested and maintained through audits, spot checks, and contingency plan testing.
• May be called upon to provide emergency or incident (such as spills or an occupational injury) response in the form supporting implementation of recommended compliance plans or other emergency needs as may be requested.
• Supports training in the development, maintenance (and possible delivery) of course addressing environment, health and safety compliance, emergency response and due diligence.
• Maintains professional and constructive relations with internal staff, project managers, consultants, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of the Environment, contractors and other construction project stakeholders.
• Promotes a risk management culture. Utilizes standardized risk identification and ranking tools and promotes a consistent approach to risk management.
• Represents Division/City on Committees; attends meetings and provides input as directed by the Manager, EH&S Compliance
• Actively promotes and builds a positive safety culture among management, employees and contractors
• May be required to work extended hours, weekends, shifts or alter work hours based on project demands
• Must be physically capable of performing the required duties
• May be required to relocate between Toronto Water work locations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Key Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety).
2. Considerable experience in Construction health & safety and quality management system implementation related roles or in an internal audit function. Government experience desirable.
3. Considerable experience and Expert knowledge ensuring compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety and/or Environmental Acts and Regulations as applicable within their respective portfolio, including but not limited to the following: Occupational Health & Safety Act & Construction Regulations O.Reg 213/91, Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)  Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA), Optional: Canadian Fisheries Act,  Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act,  Technical Standards and Safety Act (TSSA), and City Sewer Use Bylaws.
4. Considerable experience in environmental, health, and safety compliance management in construction/industrial and/or government organizations, including familiarity and experience in ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001
5. Ability to comprehend specifications (i.e. Construction Health & Safety portfolio), general conditions, contract documents and construction drawings.
6. Demonstrated ability to assess compliance, develop audit reports and recommend action plans to achieve compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety legislation and City policies, programs and procedures. 
7. Considerable project management experience gained through progressively more responsible positions in either the environmental, construction and/or industrial health and safety related roles.
8. Considerable experience in developing work plans and implementing complex projects, including organizational and planning skills and the ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects, and operate as a fully accountable project/program leader.
9. Sound judgement and ability to handle matters of a confidential/sensitive nature as it relates to council, senior management and the public.

The permanent Associate Director (AD) will report to the Director Community Health and Wellbeing and will work closely with the Associate Directors in the Community Health and Wellbeing portfolio to promote and protect health across the lifespan. The AD will be responsible for collaborating on provincial school health initiatives, partnerships with local school boards and leading teams providing services in Toronto schools. The individual will be responsible for strategic decision making, planning and implementation of activities, monitoring performance and evaluating outcomes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides direction to School Health Teams through management staff.

• Contributes to the continuous improvement of program performance through analysis and the development and implementation of sound management practices and procedures, provides program management staff with direction and guidance, processes and tools to increase efficiencies and improve effectiveness of the services provided by this program.

• Leads and motivates a diverse workforce, ensures effective teamwork, provides resolution to controversial labour relations issues, ensures high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.

• Recommends and administers the budget for their reporting teams and ensures that the program's expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.

• Manages staff complement control, negotiates service contracts and performance targets with service providers and prepares business cases and procurement requests in accordance with corporate requirements.

• Establishes employee recruitment, retention and recognition strategies.

• Ensures due diligence related to occupational health and safety.

• Builds effective management teams and supports the development of collaborative working relationships and the co­ordination of activities across the Directorate and the Division and with external partners.

• Provides guidance and direction regarding issues management when there are politically sensitive implications for the Directorate and other City services.

• Directs and holds responsibility for compliance with Ontario Public Health Standards, and applicable statutes (including PHIPPA, etc.), municipal by-laws and City Council directives.

• Directs activities related to provincial accountability agreement indicators and other service indicators, quality assurance, risk management and serious occurrence response within the service area, including ensuring the security of personal health information.

• Develops and maintains appropriate communication, consultation and/or partnership strategies to ensure effective working relationships with external agencies (including school boards and academic partners, Ontario Health, Public Health Ontario, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services), and health service providers.

• Ensures community input and participation in service planning as appropriate.

• Establishes mechanisms (including information management and data collection systems) to support and monitor compliance with the applicable practice standards for regulated health professionals.

• Enforces policies and procedures that ensure that programs and services implemented in the community meet professional standards (e.g.. College of Nurses) and protect the city from potential liability.

• Monitors and evaluates staff performance and approves salary increments.

• Participates in the review, planning and conduct of applied research, including the preparation and review of research proposals and the submission of abstracts and delivery of presentations.

• Supports the Director at meetings of the Board of Health, City Council and related Standing Committees.

• Manages information and action requests from members of Council through verbal response, reports and briefing notes.

• Provides administrative coverage for peers.

Key Qualifications:

1.  Extensive management experience evidenced by past successful performance in strategic planning and service delivery with an equity focus (senior management experience an asset).

2. Post-secondary education in public administration, management or in a professional discipline pertinent to the job function, plus relevant management training and experience.

3. Extensive experience managing complex assignments from inception through to implementation while balancing political, community and other stakeholder interests.

4. Experience in partnerships, particularly working with school boards and schools would be an asset.

5. A Masters Degree in a related field. 

6. Demonstrated proficiency in the management competencies required of senior managers in the civic service and those defined specifically by Toronto Public Health.

7. An effective decision maker with a track record demonstrating innovation and results- oriented leadership, the ability to promote and foster teamwork, and the ability to manage expectations from multiple organizational units.

8. Extensive experience in people management skills with proven success in achieving results through a unionized and non­ unionized workforce.

9. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with an ability to inspire and motivate staff.

10. Familiarity with Ontario Statutes, including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Health Protection and Promotion Act, and Municipal Freedom of Information, Personal Health Information Protection Act.

Job Summary:

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 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/). The division’s values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence – shape our organizational culture, our priorities and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer and visit.

The Health & Safety Officer will provide leadership, expertise, and consultation services to management and staff in the Seniors Services and Long-Term Care division (SSLTC), in matters of occupational health and safety by developing effective policy, programs, resources and communications to foster a positive health and safety culture and reduce injury.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides management and staff working in the division expert advice, guidance and consultation on matters related to health and safety.
• Responsible for implementing corporate health and safety initiatives, in the areas of, occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs, consistent with all relevant legislation.
• Leads and provides expert direction on work refusals, critical injury investigations, inspections, and Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) orders in conjunction with human resources health and safety staff and joint health and safety representatives where appropriate.
• Prepares, maintains and submits up to date documentation, as required by the MoLITSD
• Develops and implements health and safety initiatives for all divisional work locations, through site-specific consultation with the appropriate joint health and safety representatives.
• Leads relevant divisional Working Groups and supports relevant corporate Working Groups; supports the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees (JOHSC) as required
• Participates in staff investigations when required. 
• Makes effective recommendations with respect to hiring, work assignments, performance appraisals and disciplinary action.
• Provides assistance and support to divisional supervisors and managers in accident investigation and documentation to determine the root cause and support the development of preventative measures.
• Creates and facilitates regular communication for the division that outlines health and safety updates, strategies, trends and successes.
• Leads the development and facilitation of an annual divisional health and safety day(s) and event(s)
• Creates, implements and maintains a compliance framework that ensures the division meets all health and safety obligations.
• Leads health and safety audits for all divisional direct service locations; reports findings and recommends improvements.
• Initiates, builds and maintains relationships with internal and external partners in order to develop, facilitate and promote occupational health and safety.
• Designs, implements, maintains and evaluates performance related to health and safety initiatives.
• Analyze health and safety statistics, then prepare and present in depth reports on this incident analysis for management and staff
• Develops and maintains divisional policies and procedures related to health and safety.
• Develops workplace incident/injury reporting, investigating and return to work standards for the division.
• Identifies and analyzes health and safety training needs and, through leadership and consultation, develops, designs and delivers training and education programs to meet divisional, organizational and legislative requirements.
• Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
• Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Develops, implements and recommends blended learning approaches, including e-learning, to support diverse staffing needs and divisional priorities.

Key Qualifications:

Your application for the role of Health & Safety Officer must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Post-secondary education or certificate (e.g. Canadian Registered Safety Professionals Certification "CRSP") in Occupational Health & Safety, or an equivalent combination of education and considerable professional experience.
2. Considerable experience providing consultation, guidance and direction to management and staff regarding compliance, accountability, and best practices relevant to occupational health and safety in a social service or health care unionized environment.
3. Considerable experience in the development and delivery of health and safety programs and training, including conducting needs assessments.
4. Experience conducting research and analysis, assessing compliance, preparing and implementing recommendations, and writing operational policy and guidelines consistent with relevant health & safety legislation.
5. Considerable knowledge of applicable legislation (Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.), applicable collective agreements, HR policies & practices, etc.
6. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, and provide work direction to staff, communicate effectively and resolve conflict with all levels of the organization, with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to lead committees and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
8. Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, recommendations, work plans, etc.
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct assessments and evaluations with the ability to make recommendations based on findings and research.
10. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
11. Ability to exercise discretion and judgement and work independently while demonstrating a high degree of initiative and creativity.
12. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, equity and inclusion and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
13. Ability to use M365 Office Suite (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and other software packages relevant to supporting the Division's core requirements.
14. Ability to travel to the City of Toronto’s long-term care homes as required.

Notes:  As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services and 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).

Corporate Health Services (CHS) – Nurse Practitioner, Full-time, Temporary Position (18 months)

Reporting to the Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, the Nurse Practitioner provides provide advanced primary and/or specialty nursing care to patients who visit the Rogers Corporate Health Services location at our Toronto and Brampton Campuses. Additionally, the NP will develop and lead programs and resources to protect and enrich the physical and mental well-being of all Rogers employees.  

This position is a full-time, temporary position (18 months), to support a maternity leave in CHS. The primary locations would be 333 Bloor St East (Toronto, 8:00am-4:00pm) & 8200 Dixie Road (Brampton, 7:30am-3:30pm). The successful candidate must be able to commute to both locations, as well as additional locations as necessary, for the timelines specified, independently.

 What you’ll be doing:

• Act as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) working in collaboration with other Rogers Corporate Health Services professionals to enhance the provision of quality care including:
  • Autonomously diagnosing and treating illnesses
  • Ordering and interpreting tests
  • Prescribing medications
  • Performing medical procedures
• Manage, direct and provide comprehensive health care for individuals and families who visit the Rogers Corporate Health Services office
• Consult with a physician or other Rogers Corporate Health Services professionals when the patient's condition requires care beyond the NP's scope of practice
• Provide leadership and education in wholistic care including:
  • Addressing needs relating to a person’s physical and mental health
  • Gathering medical history
  • Focusing on how an illness affects a person’s life and family
  • Offering ways for a person to lead a healthy life
  • Teaching persons how to manage chronic illness
• Lead the development and implementation of education and awareness programs that can be facilitated through various mediums, focusing on our Toronto & Brampton Campus locations. These may include (but not limited to):
  • Webinars
  • Workshops
  • Communication materials
  • Onsite consultations
• Collaborate with other related groups such as Wellbeing, Health and Safety, Workplace Experience etc. to support the Rogers Employee Value Offering
• Work within CHS to improve workflow, empower staff, and creatively improve day-to-day office function

What you have:

• Completion of Masters in Nursing degree AND valid certificate as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in the Primary Health Care focus
• Completion of a recognized undergraduate Bachelors of Science in Nursing program, by an accredited University
• Current registration & good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN(EC)
• Membership in Nurses Association of Ontario organizations relevant to the role
• Extensive experience in assessment of patients in emergency situations
• Knowledge of the use of a defibrillator
• Current health care provider level CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Current Criminal Record check
• 3-5 years RN +/- NP experience in Emergency Services preferred
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work
• Exercise initiative and good judgment
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated coaching, mentoring skills as well as superior presentation and consultative skills
• Client service oriented, ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate differences in opinions, backgrounds and characteristics
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Commitment to collaborative practice
• Ability to utilize technology programs
• Must possess the physical ability to perform the day-to-day duties described in the duties and responsibilities.
• Flexibility to work at different locations as required.

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Posting Type: Internal and External Candidates Considered
Hiring Manager: David Satok
Recruiter: Monica Bialas
Salary Grade: 8
Shift: Day
Work Location: 333 Bloor Street East (012), Toronto, ON 
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Bargaining Unit/Union: NON
Posting Category/Function: Medical & Medical

• Number of Positions Open: Multiple
• Posting Period: 10-May-2024 to 28-May-2024
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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 (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). 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.

This posting may be used to fill upcoming vacancies across our 10 Long-Term Care homes as they arise.

Major Responsibilities:
 

• Develops, evaluates and modifies care plans for residents.
• Provides nursing care, including counseling, instruction, and the coordination of resident care (activation and recreation).
• Directs staff by assigning duties and establishing priorities.
• Examines, measures, and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, serum levels of glucose, weight, and neurological assessments using equipment, i.e. blood pressure cuff, glucometer, stethoscope, ophthalmoscope.
• Administers and interprets results of mental status tests using Folstein Test for cognitive recognition.
• Assesses the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of resident/client through observation and analysis of test and physical health indicators to evaluate care plan and identify modifications which may be required.
•    Accompanies physician on rounds, providing information on resident/client condition and progress, and assisting with examinations, e.g., positioning, dressing and undressing residents/clients.
• Transcribes verbal or written physician's orders for medication or other treatment. Prepares precise dosages of medication in accordance with physician's orders, including narcotic and controlled drugs, and administers to residents/clients.
• Maintains inventory, ensuring medications are properly stored, safe and secure.
• Administers prescribed treatments as ordered by the physician, such as catheterizations, respiratory therapies, suctions, exercise, wound irrigations, and hot pack therapies using electronic/manual equipment for treatments, e.g., suction machine, hydrocullator.
• Administers first aid and emergency health measures, such as CPR.
• Prepares and applies clean and sterile dressings and bandages, and replaces, as required. Cleans wounds and lesions. Removes stitches and clips. Practices sterile techniques and other infection control procedures to minimize the transmission of infection.
• Monitors and participates in the personal care of residents/clients, as required; for example, hygiene, feeding, positioning, transferring, ambulation, toileting.
• Uses electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices.
• Checks resident/client diet for therapeutic composition.
• Liaises, refers and advocates with community resources to coordinate admittances, transfers, and departures/deaths: hospitals (acute care, rehabilitation, and palliation), public health department, home care program, long term care facilities, ambulance services, diagnostic services, the coroner's office and social services.
• Prepares and maintains documentation such as charts, nursing records, statistics, and reports.
• Performs delegated Medical Acts (duties) i.e. vaccinations, inoculations, eye irrigations, death pronouncement etc.
• Counsels, instructs, and confers with resident/client and family in planning care: provides emotional support; responds to enquiries and resolves complaints
• Trains student nurses.

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.
2. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or an approved Registered Nursing program equivalent.
3. Experience in long-term care, geriatrics complex continuing care or acute care.
4. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S) Certification.

You must also have:
 

•    Fundamental knowledge and practical application of nursing theory, biological and social sciences to the standard established by provincial nursing legislation.
• Knowledge of the current principles of gerontology and accepted best practices where appropriate.
• Knowledge of community resources and proven ability to co-ordinate outside services to support resident independence.
• Ability to perform holistic assessments/reassessments for residents regardless of complexity to establish a comprehensive plan for care and to identify the appropriate category of care provider.
•    Ability to recognize, analyze and interpret deviations from predicted resident response to care/treatment and responds by modifying the plan of care using professional judgement and autonomous decision making.
• Ability to evaluate overall resident outcomes and the achievement of goals.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work activity and provide work direction to staff members in order to complete assignments.
• Ability to apply an analytical decision making approach drawing on a comprehensive range of options to interpret, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to educate residents and their families in death and wellness strategies to promote restorative care, prevention of disease and knowledge of good health habits to assist in restoration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with other staff members in the coordination of resident care.
• Ability to provide nursing care to ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents with a focus on restoration,
• Health promotion and palliation regardless of complexity and predictability.
• Ability to evaluate theoretical and research based approaches for application to practice. Ability to utilize computers and various software packages such as Microsoft Office. Physically capable of lifting, turning and transferring residents manually and with a mechanical lift.
• Knowledge to monitor staff performance and the environment ensuring a safe workplace for staff; provides reinstruction where needed.
• Ability to provide the management presence in the Home in the off-hours as the Registered Nurse in Charge.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, monitor care delivery and evaluate care plans that will promote resident independence and participation in decision making.

Please Note:

• Hours of work will be decided based on operational needs.
• As a condition of employment with the Senior 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).

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.

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Occupational Health Nurse 

The Occupational Health Service Department supports the safety critical mission of Air Canada.  

Responsibilities: 

• Perform medical examinations (pre-employment and/or periodic).  
• Maintain records and collect data 
• Undertake assessment of medical data of sick passengers to facilitate safe travel.  
• Provide consultation and administration of travel vaccines 
• Maintenance of Aircraft Medical kits  
• Liaise with management, health care providers, and benefit providers  
• RTW/Modified Duty Programs. 
• Applicant must have strong assessment skills 

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence and licence to practice as a registered nurse 
• Successful completion of the Occupational Health Nursing Diploma Program and or COHN Designate 
• 3-5 years of Occupational Health Experience 
• Experience in Venipuncture, PFT, ECG and Audiometric testing.  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (both oral and written) required.  
• Bilingual (English and French) preferred 
• Computer proficiency  
• Travel is required 
• Occasional shift work 

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Posting End Date: May 13, 2024

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.