Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Performs the functions of Registered Practical Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses (CNO), and provides high quality nursing service that reflects the organization's resident centred approach, vision and policies. As a Unit Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for day-to-day supervision of staff in the unit and coordination of resident care with interdisciplinary team members as well as communications with families.

Responsibilities:

Performs the functions of a Registered Practical Nurse according to the Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses of Ontario
Consults the Team Lead, as appropriate, about changes in residents' condition, any occurrence of adverse events, or as necessary
Effectively implements the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation
Monitors, implements and adheres to legislations, standards, policies and procedures of the LTC home
Maintains regular and effective communication with family members for timely updates and support
Maintains close working relationship with attending physicians, laboratories, agencies and hospitals and related disciplines to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services to residents
Initiates contact with appropriate team members as required by the resident's condition to improve the functioning of the resident
Plans and directs the work of Personal Support Workers assigned to the unit
Assists in new staff orientation and in-service education
Provides ongoing feedback/coaching to Personal Support Workers in the unit, and monitors performance and compliance to policies and standards. Provides timely report of performance issues, incidents and problems to the Assistant/Director of Resident Care
Provides input in the performance evaluation of Personal Support Workers as required
Ensures adequate nursing supplies and equipment on the unit and places orders as necessary
Ensures efficient and responsible use of such supplies Keeps up-to-date record and control of medication. Properly dispose of discontinued or expired medications
Implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc. and performs audits as assigned
Provides timely and professional intervention to resident care issue
Monitors the safety and security of the facility and assumes the duty of fire marshall in case of fire or disaster
Participates in nursing-related committees as appropriate
Coordinates and chairs interdisciplinary care conference for residents
Provides updates on resident's conditions during doctors' rounds
Performs the role of Unit Nurse of the floor during the shift
Supervises activities of students, as assigned, in accordance with the College of Nursing of Ontario's Accountability Standards for Nurses Working with Students
Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team, as assigned
Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Experience in nursing an asset
Current CPR Certificate
Good leadership skills
Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and judgement skills
Superb customer service skills
Computer literacy
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen
Ability to converse in Chinese an asset

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending.
Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact.
Shift work, including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Please apply before:

2026-05-15

Salary Range:

$28.95 - $32.06

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Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

Competitive total compensation package
Multi-employer pension plan
Professional development opportunities
Ongoing learning and development
Employee education assistance program
Award winning corporate culture
Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume.

This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.

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