At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to children with complex medical needs in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join Safehaven, a leader in community-based care for individuals with disabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly wage, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating an inclusive world.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families every day.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Practical Nurse with experience in complex care.
The predicted salary is between 36 - 38 $ per hour.
For over 35 years, The Safehaven Project for Community Living has been providing exceptional care to children with developmental disabilities and complex care needs. Our mission is to provide high-quality, family-centered, and community-based residential and respite care for individuals with complex care needs.
At Safehaven, we are constantly striving to better serve our clients and communities that need us most. That's why we are currently exploring opportunities to expand our service offerings beyond children to include adults, developing programs and services to care for more medically complex individuals, and implementing innovative therapy and recreational programs for our existing and future clients.
You will be part of an outstanding team that is passionate about the work we do. The Registered Practical Nurses are integral to helping Safehaven achieve its goals of providing the highest quality of care to children with complex medical needs and dependent on life-sustaining medical technology.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Registered Practical Nurses would be working with one or two clients, providing supervision, care and programming for medically complex clients who rely on life-sustaining medical technology and equipment in a residential setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide for the daily living needs of medically complex and technologically dependent clients by maintaining a safe environment with appropriate attention given to individual health and care needs, nutrition, hygiene, and recreational/program planning.
- Always be dedicated to providing the highest level of care and improving the lives of clients and their families.
- Act as the primary caregiver for at least one (1) client, taking on complete care, responsibility, and oversight of all aspects of the client's life.
- May be required to receive training and instruction in various secondary roles.
- Using a framework for nursing practice in accordance with the Ontario College of Nurses, assessing client needs, collecting and compiling data, identifying problems, developing, communicating, implementing, evaluating care plans and reporting significant changes in medical conditions.
- Under the direction of the Client Care Coordinator, designs and implements individualized program plans, and other interventions.
- Assume responsibility for day-to-day coordination of employees, and overseeing the operation of the location, in the absence of the Client Care Coordinator.
- Maintain the safety of staff and clients by practicing medical asepsis, using the clients' safety devices and using mechanical lifts.
Registered Practical Nurse with a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO); Two (2) – Three (3) years of related experience working with medically complex clients who are reliant on life-sustaining technology and equipment; Successful completion of required training/education.
Safehaven is committed to a respectful, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and anti-racist workplace. We value diverse perspectives and believe they are essential to delivering high-quality, safe, and person-centered services. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Registered Practical Nurse in Toronto employer: Safehaven-4
Safehaven-4 offers a supportive and family-centered work environment, focusing on high-quality care for individuals with complex needs. Employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of children and families. The organization is committed to professional development and expanding its services, providing staff with growth opportunities.
