Ambulatory Care Clinic Registered Practical Nurse

Job ID: 54811 Job Category: Health Services Division & Section: Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs Work Location: Scarborough Village Residence-3306 Kingston Rd, Toronto Job Type & Duration: Part-time, Indefinite Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $36.77 - $40.13, TP4181, Wage Grade 8 Shift Information: On an as required basis, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday (required) Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT Number of Positions Open: 1 Posting Period: 30- May- 25 to 13-Jun-25 Note: Please see below for additional Shift Information Major Responsibilities: 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. Provides nursing care and develops and modifies care plans for residents/clients. Observes, monitors and evaluates condition of clients/residents. Informs residents/clients about medications and side effects.
Ensures that medication supplies meet designated inventories. Orders medication and medical/nursing supplies. Packages labels, and stores medication and medical supplies.
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. 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.), 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.
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; 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. Investigates persons who are on medical surveillance or treatment for latent TB.
Inspects physicians' offices to ensure proper storage and handling of vaccines.
Provides specialized nursing care and health education to senior clients, recognizing the unique intersection of aging, chronic health conditions, and the challenges of the shelter environment. This includes adapting care plans for conditions prevalent in older adults and offering support with activities of daily living in a communal setting.
Advocates for and facilitates access to age-appropriate community resources for senior clients, including geriatric-focused health services, long-term care options, and housing supports, while addressing the specific barriers faced by the elderly experiencing homelessness.
Must be registered and in good standing order as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

• Diploma from a recognized college or school of nursing.
• 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).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Working knowledge / expertise with homeless population, harm reduction and addiction, would be an asset.
Experience working with seniors or in a long-term care setting, with an understanding of geriatric-specific care needs and common age-related conditions.
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. Sensitivity, empathy, and understanding of resident/client behaviour and needs.
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.
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. A Police Reference Check program brochure is available at NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES: City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City's commitment to employment equity. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City's Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.