Pediatric Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Maple

Position:

If you enjoy the meaningful connections that come from working as a private duty nurse in a home care environment, please continue reading! WeeCare Pediatric Home Health Care is currently hiring a Part-time Pediatric Registered Practical Nurse in Maple, Ontario.

Shifts:

1-2 weeknights 2315-0715 and some weekends (approx 2 per month) Saturday 0700-1700 and Sunday 0700-1500.

Purpose:

As a Pediatric Registered Practical Nurse with WeeCare, your role is about more than just supporting the medical needs of clients; it’s also about providing peace and comfort in their homes. While you are expected to administer medical care according to the client’s care plan, we also expect you to serve as a trustworthy extension of the client’s family.

Competencies:

• A desire to go above and beyond - we want to work with people who like to exceed expectations, not just meet them.
• A sense of purpose and desire to work towards a bigger cause - we want you to feel like you are a part of something much bigger, because you are.

Duties:

• Administer and document medications as prescribed
• Monitor and maintain the safekeeping of drugs and narcotics
• Maintain child's records and required documentation in accordance with CNO standards
• Assist the child with personal care, hygiene, and activities of daily living
• Observe and report on changes in child’s condition to parent/guardian
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring, and adaptive aids
• Demonstrate understanding of child’s needs and maximize abilities
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the child/parent/guardian
• Respond to child/parent/guardian concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken
• Assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including child’s equipment and belongings
• Notify supervisor of any concerns impacting child’s safety
• Complete all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Licensed and in good standing with the CNO
• Experience working with pediatrics
• Current BLS certification
• Vulnerable Sector check within the past 6 months
• Professional liability insurance
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Schedule:

Monday to Sunday, Day shift, Night shift, 8 hour shift, 10 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

Maple, ON L6A 4Z8