We are searching for a Registered Practical Nurse to join our Parkland Ajax team based in Ajax, Ontario.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $27.60 + 8% all-inclusive wage
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the residents’ needs and develops, revises and implements the resident care profiles
• Orders, administer, and stores medications and treatments in compliance with the policies of the facility, pharmacy and standards of the College of Nurses
• Adopts the legislation of the RHRA and enforces compliance mandates under the direction of the Director of care
• Ability to manage the department in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager in areas such as staffing, equipment breakdown, supply ordering and receiving
• Directs, assigns and evaluates the work of personal support attendants
• Assists in the orientation of the resident, family and nursing staff;
• Documents and investigates resident/staff incidents and complaints and follows up with the Supervisor or Manager promptly
• Adheres to the Employee Standards and ORCA Code of Ethics and promotes safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A Diploma in Practical Nursing and are currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Passion for working with seniors and have experience working with the elderly in a seniors’ living or long-term care environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work a schedule of flexible hours and all shifts inclusive of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to provide a current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification and can provide a Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

We are searching for a Registered Practical Nurse to join our Parkland Ajax team based in Ajax, Ontario.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $27.60 + 8% all-inclusive wage
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the residents’ needs and develops, revises and implements the resident care profiles
• Orders, administer, and stores medications and treatments in compliance with the policies of the facility, pharmacy and standards of the College of Nurses
• Adopts the legislation of the RHRA and enforces compliance mandates under the direction of the Director of care
• Ability to manage the department in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager in areas such as staffing, equipment breakdown, supply ordering and receiving
• Directs, assigns and evaluates the work of personal support attendants
• Assists in the orientation of the resident, family and nursing staff;
• Documents and investigates resident/staff incidents and complaints and follows up with the Supervisor or Manager promptly
• Adheres to the Employee Standards and ORCA Code of Ethics and promotes safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A Diploma in Practical Nursing and are currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Passion for working with seniors and have experience working with the elderly in a seniors’ living or long-term care environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work a schedule of flexible hours and all shifts inclusive of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to provide a current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification and can provide a Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Overview

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

Application deadline: 2025-02-14 

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.  

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

• Count Narcotics with night registered staff. Shift report at the nursing station. Do initial rounds on the unit.
• Review PSW assignment (Assign fire runner) and participate in fire drills. Participate in fire drills and debrief after fire drills monthly.
• Check the daily planner/ communication book for any resident appointments,  any requests or needing follow-up
• Check and document vaccine, specimen, Medication, and water temperature if no RN is present in the unit.
• Distribute iPad and other supplies to PSW, with signage, and upon return  Ensure all PSW wear name tags.
• Communicate with PSW and plan if any lab specimens are needed to collect, such as urine specimens.
• From the 1st-7th day of each month, remind PSW to weigh residents during their bath days
• From the 8th-10th of each month, check the weight list to see residents who needs to be re-weighed
• Complete medication administration and treatment administration.
• Check blood sugar and administer insulin as per e-mar. Observe for any adverse reaction and effectiveness.
• Supervise dining room at breakfast and lunch. Assist with feeding. Do not administer medication in the dining room without an order.
• Complete hydration assessment for residents reported to have decrease fluid intake, send dietary  referral if necessary
• Attend all care plan meetings and IDTC (Ensure primary PSW attends the IDTC), admission /re-admission, and initiate PSW tasks in POC, Complete medication reconciliation, admission noted and all assessments. Ensure a 24-hour care plan is initiated.
• For any new admission, complete progress notes and vital signs for the first 72 hours. Complete other admission assessments as necessary.
• Verify POC documentation during and at the end of the shift and clear the dashboard alerts after interventions are complete and documented in progress notes.
• During MD days, prepare problem list/update if necessary. Assist MD with rounds
• Process physician orders and quarterly med review that needs follow-up and second signatures.
• Complete weekly skin and wound assessment and treatment.
• Complete the 24hr infection control surveillance sheet for any resident with symptoms of any infectious disease. Ensure PPE and signage are in place and notify family, ICP/DOC, or manager on call.
• Complete 24hr unit report/ census. 
• Keep bath and weight schedule updated
• Complete performance appraisals for PSW, Orientate, mentor and train new staff, including PSW, Complete all education online and attend in-services.
• Collecting data for indicators (e.g., infection, restraints etc.)
• Ensure compliance with Extendicare’s policy/procedures/LTCHA legislative, and CNO standards.
• Follow up with families/residents/staff on any arising issues, address any concerns
• Report any resident/family /staff concerns to the RN Supervisor/CC/DOC
• Obtain report from PSW  and complete all documentation in PCC
• Re-stock medication and treatment carts for the incoming shift  
• Give Shift report (24 hours report must be given during shift report ) with evening staff. Count narcotics with evening staff.

Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or delegate. Ensure compliance with Extendicare’s policy/procedures, LTCHA, OHS legislative, CNO standards and as per job guidelines.

This position is for our Kawartha Lakes Home, located in Lindsay, Ontario.

Available opportunities include: Part Time Nights (2230-0630)

What you’ll be doing

• Liaise with interdisciplinary team and care providers to develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans

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

• Provide complex care to residents, including education and support

• 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

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

• Employee Family Assistance Program.

• A robust benefits package.

Group Summary:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish & maintain systems for managing P&F safety and environmental programs required by the Occupational Health & Safety act, Ministry of Environment and corporate standards, including:
• Identifies, Initiates, arranges and presents Employee safety & environmental training.
• Maintain certification to ISO-14001 and its successors in Canada.
• Review with Maintenance Manager annually safety/environment policies and procedures.
• Monitor operations, in close cooperation with the Maintenance/Facility Manager for compliance to all health, safety, environmental legislation, corporate requirements to satisfy requirements of ISO-14001 & Workwell requirements. Make recommendations to improve compliance to those standards.
• Review accident/incident investigation reports and ensure corrective action is completed (departments fill out actual accident reports).
• Coordinate activities (and effectiveness) of Health, Safety & Environmental committee.
• Coordinate activities (and effectiveness) of Ergonomic Committee.
• Identify and ensures communication on mandatory Personal Protection and regular review of requirements per area within P&F.
• Guides and provides active support in all HSE questions.
• Ensures P&F Tool & Die and P&F Systems are successfully passing all audits and meet all legal requirements including MAGNA.
• Developing HSE Standards that meets P&F requirements and legal requirements and finding best solution.
• Proactively communicate and keep Senior management Team up to date on all Health & Safety and Environmental regulations.

• Clear communication to Senior Management on requirements and performance of both P&F Facilities.
• Ensure a safe and clean work place.
• HSE Manpower requirement planning, scheduling and training.
• Have Succession Plan in place.
• Develop your team and keep team informed.
• Develop procedures to comply with Government, Legal, Cosma, P&F and IATF & ISO-14001 requirements.
• Ensure all policies/procedures are consistently applied.
• Involve those departments who may be impacted by a change to a system or process your department owns.
• Standardized work.
• Plans in place for top priorities that will contribute to P&F’s success.

• Meet your commitments; when you cannot, discuss alternative solutions with departments/people affected before deadline date.
• Continually improve the systems and processes your department is accountable for (to improve beyond current standard).
• Correct/prevent issues that will impact a system or process (to bring it up to a specific standard).
• Have methods in place to PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Adjust).
• Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects the P&F expectations, P&F’s vision/values through Magna’s Employee Charter.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

Regular / Permanent

Cosma International

The transitional care model supports patients/families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home/community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation.  

The Nurse Practitioner is integral in supporting the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, offering evidence based clinical expertise to inform care plans that fit with patient/family goals, using effective communication strategies, with the shared goal of returning patients to their home.

Meaningful Benefits 
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus 
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity
The Nurse Practitioner works autonomously to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform procedures within the legislated scope of practice and where required.  The NP provides direct care and partners with other members of the health care team.  The NP works in close collaboration with Physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support NSH patients to return to their home/community.
 
The Nurse Practitioner adheres to the NSCN Standards for Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics and is responsible and accountable at all times, for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, and professional, and ethical standards.  The Nurse Practitioner is accountable to identify, analyze, and evaluate activities that are reflective of quality improvement initiatives.

About You
Successful completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Practitioner Certification
Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner in good standing.
Asset: Previous experience supporting admission and discharge of vulnerable populations with complex social situations; implementing care plans and identifying resources that will give the patient every opportunity to be successful in returning to home/community. 

Job ID: 49228

• Job Category: Health Services
• Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional Services
• Work Location: Castleview Wychwood Towers, 351 Christie St. Toronto, M6G 3C3
• Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $31.60 - $34.48
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
  
• Number of Positions Open: 1 
• Posting Period: 05-Jun-2025 to 19-Jun-2025
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Job Description

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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides comfort, relaxation and a sense of well being to residents.
• Administers comfort care techniques including aromatherapy and light massage or other techniques.
• Assesses resident needs.
• Collaborates with the unit team and makes recommendations regarding residents who will benefit from the service and resident requests for service.
• Develops individual and group comfort care plans.
• Implements individual and group interventions for residents.
• Monitors results of interventions.
• Reports responses and outcomes to the Head Nurse, RN or RPN.
• Documents the residents health care record.
• Ensures resident safety, privacy and confidentiality.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Approved certification/diploma from a community college as a Registered Aromatherapist & Reflexologist and/or Certified Holistic Practitioner or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
2. Experience in carrying out complementary care techniques and interventions (e.g. aromatherapy, light massage, hands-on treatment) with geriatric populations in long-term, palliative care or other healthcare settings.
3. Experience safely carrying out techniques that promote comfort, relaxation, and a sense of well-being.
    

You must also have:

• Ability to assess resident needs and communicate findings to the multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize computer software (e.g. Word and Excel) and good keyboarding skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to travel to various work locations in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Please note:

• As a condition of employment with the Senior Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Record 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).
• All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume or to the one used to set-up their Candidate Profile if applying on TalentFlow. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

Group Summary:

Objective of position: ·

• Ensure Magna’s health, safety and environmental policies are being followed at Toronto City Delivery · 

• Conduct Monthly site inspections and report out findings to team

• Develop site waste management and energy management program · 

• Manage health and safety training program ensuring all staff documentation is up to date

Definition of major tasks/responsibilities:

• Implement site HSE policies inline with Magna global policies · 

• Conduct “toolbox talks” to educate staff on areas of concern · 

• Support healthy living programs from Magna International · 

• Coordinate site participation in health related charities such as; walk for water, ride to conquer cancer…

• Implement EASE audit program to create health and safety audits for site · 

• Track findings and support implementation of projects to reduce health and safety related issues · Report findings on monthly basis during monthly employee meeting

• Develop site waste management program, supporting separation of waste streams and proper treatment · 

• Develop site energy management program, supporting energy tracking, reduction and optimization · 

• Implement waste reduction projects and report out improvements

• Implement energy reduction projects and report out improvements

• Support site enrollment in HSElinx and report waste and energy consumption on a monthly basis

• Review training requirements and adapt/modify as required to ensure all staff receive required training · 

• Monitor training program to ensure all staff training is up to date · 

• Monitor staff drivers abstracts and police reports and ensure they are up to d

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Magna Corporate

• Job ID: 40559
• Job Category: Health Services
• Division & Section: Public Health, Harm Reduction, Addiction & Mental Health (HRA&MH)
• Work Location: Yonge & Dundas  (In-person only)
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (12 month) vacancy
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $68.25 - $73.64
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 10AM to 6PM, 35 hours per week (7) days
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 14-May- 2025 to 2- Jun-2025
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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 primary care services for individuals by and conducting substance use and mental health assessments. In addition, they will be developing, implementing, maintaining, and adjusting comprehensive healthcare plans based on complex needs identified. The NP will be working alongside Public Health Nurses.

For for information on the Downtown CORE Team: www.toronto.ca/coreteam.

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.