Register Nurse LPN Evening or Night

Title of Job: Registered Practical Nurse

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

As the Registered Practical Nurse, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team, who is expected to ensure the safety and security of the resident environment, to practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards, and the policies and procedures as defined by LOFT Community Services. The RPN will be responsible for working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, contributing to Program development, participating in clinical supervision; and providing support to the physical, cognitive, mental health and social/recreational needs of older adults and seniors in a way that enhances their dignity and personal empowerment. The RPN is directly responsible for developing and articulating strategies for the management of recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation using information collected through assessments and collaboration with the PSWs. Additionally, you will liaise with community agencies, other practitioners, and key partners to coordinate care for clients.

The Path Home – Pine Villa is a short- term transitional housing program for hospital patients who no longer require acute care but still require care and support in preparation for a long-term living arrangement. Pine Villa specializes in supporting older adults (55+) with complex physical health challenges, mental health challenges, addiction or cognitive impairment. The Path Home – Pine Villa, provides client centered and goal-oriented support services that enable clients to continue their recovery in the community as they wait for permanent housing.

The Path Home – Pine Villa is a unique partnership between LOFT Community Services, SPRINT Senior Care and Sunnybrook Life Sciences Centre. This partnership reflects the transformation of health care in Ontario which brings the expertise and some of the resources of a hospital setting to a community based transitional housing program. Some of these resources include on site clinical practitioners including an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Practice Nurse.

Provides direct nursing care with medications as defined by the College of Nursing Practice including

transcribing medical orders as given by physicians in writing or by telephone

follows all policy and procedures as outlined by the Pharmacy.

Identify changes in appearance/behaviours, reporting physical and mental health concerns, unusual or exceptional occurrences and behaviour.

Participate in service planning and development of personal goals for clients to transition to their permanent discharge location;

Provide support with behaviours arising from cognitive issues, intervening in conflicts between residents, and contacting appropriate emergency services in crisis situations;

Ensure proper care is rendered in a safe and clean environment;

Liaise with physicians, pharmacists and other health care providers regarding client care;

Provide advice, coaching and support to staff regarding medical/healthcare questions and concerns;

Develop respectful and trusting relationships with clients using Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation principles;

Maintain strict confidentiality and follow all other required policies and procedures;

Consistently interact with clients, staff, family members, other community agencies and partners in a professional manner that reflects favourably on LOFT Community Services;

Participate in on call rotation regularly and as required;

Follows standard infection control practices and enhanced precautions as instructed;

attend staff/team meetings, client care conferences, other meetings etc. Serve as back up to Personal Support Workers, as required;

Attend and actively participate in all required training;

Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario;

Graduate of a recognized program for Registered Practical Nurse

Medication Administration Certification or completion of an RPN education preparation program that includes medication administration

Experience with vulnerable older adults and seniors with serious mental illness, cognitive, addiction and responsive behavioural challenges who have been longer term hospital patients;

First Aid and CPR certification;

Knowledge of social services and community resources and supports for adults and seniors;

Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening

An understanding of recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation principles and the therapeutic relationship;

Counselling, responding and assessment skills;

Good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy, including MS Word and Excel;

Ability to collaborate effectively with other members of inter-professional care teams, clients, family members and community team members;

Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness

Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program

Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. This role may require availability on weekdays, weekends, holidays, overnight shifts, evening shifts, and daytime hours.

LOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.