Careers at Nightingale Nursing

Exciting News for PSW Students & Graduates in Ontario!

Ontario is rolling out incentive funding to attract personal support workers (PSWs) to home and community care sectors.

  1. Graduate Commitment Reward: Recent PSW graduates are eligible for $10,000 if they commit to working for 12 months in these sectors, retroactive to April 1, 2023.
  2. Extended Opportunities: Current PSWs in the six-month PSW Return of Service (PSWROS) program may be eligible for an additional $5,000 incentive.
  3. Stipends for Students: PSW students can receive up to $5,500 as a stipend during their clinical placement.

This is a great opportunity for those looking to start or enhance their career in the healthcare sector while contributing to the community!

Click here to read about the PSW Return of Service initiative (healthforceontario.ca)

Now Hiring for the Following Positions:

 

Embark upon a Rewarding Career with Nightingale

We welcome qualified, compassionate registered nurses and private caregivers to join our team in Peterborough and Cobourg.


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NOW HIRING!
RN’s and RPN’s

If you strive to make a difference in people’s everyday lives by caring for them with compassion and dignity, Nightingale Nursing has great opportunities for RPN/RNs. Come join a passionate and caring Team!
Registered Practical Nurse Full Job Description
Registered Nurse Full Job Description

At Nightingale we offer

  • Above Average Wages
  • Company paid health and dental benefits (if you work an average of 30 hours a week)
  • Employer Matching RSP Plan
  • 24/7 on call support
  • Company paid orientation/training
  • Step pay increases

Purpose of Job:

To provide in home health care to Nightingale Nursing Registry Ltd.(NNR) clients. The community health nurse employed within an official health agency functions as an internal consultant to the employing agency and provides nursing and community health consultation to colleagues, other disciplines, agency administration, and other health and human service agencies and/or community groups as a representative of the agency.

Education:

Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.

Attributes:

Must be mature and possess good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. Must be in good physical and mental health. Must be knowledgeable in nursing process, developments and trends in community nursing and have the skill to assist in the planning, co-ordination and supervision of a comprehensive care program.


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Responsibilities:

(A comprehensive job description is given at time of hire or upon request.)

  • Ensure pertinent legislated standards and requirements are implemented with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with standards of Practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario and Nightingale policies and procedures.
  • Train, supervise and assist in the performance evaluation of un-regulated care providers.
  • Dispense Medications and provide direct Nursing care as instructed by the Director of Nursing or Nursing Supervisor through individualize client care plans.
  • Delegate responsibilities appropriate to the provision of quality nursing care to un-regulated care providers in accordance with their job description.
  • As a member of the Multidisciplinary Care Team assist in the development and maintenance of an appropriate plan of care for each client.
  • Ensure that accurate and complete documentation of nursing observations and client health status and changes to client care plan.
  • Be available to cover shifts when necessary in accordance with on-call policy.
  • Ensure compliance with all Nightingale related Health & Safety policies and procedures.
  • Represent the company in a professional manner at all times, on and off duty.
  • Perform other related duties within your scope of practice as required.

 

NOW HIRING!
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) & Equivalent Occupations

If you strive to make a difference in people’s everyday lives by caring for them with compassion and dignity, Nightingale Nursing has great opportunities for Personal Support Workers. Come join a passionate and caring Team!
Personal Support Workers – Job Description

At Nightingale we offer

  • Competitive Wages
  • Company paid health and dental benefits (if you work an average of 30 hours a week)
  • Employer/Employee RSP Plan
  • 24/7 on call support
  • Company paid orientation/training
  • Step pay increases

Primary Duties

(A comprehensive job description is given at time of hire or upon request.)

As a Personal Support Worker you will:

  • Provide personal care to clients in their home or residential facility with compassion and dignity
  • Assist clients with personal care tasks of daily living
  • Protect the health and safety of yourself and others by adopting safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions immediately. Always maintain confidentiality
  • Observe, document and report any changes in the client’s condition
  • Other duties relevant to the job as assigned

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Qualifications

As a Personal Support Worker, you must have:

  • PSW/DSW/PA+2 Certificate or OTA/PTA Certificate or HCA Certificate or Nursing Student or Retired Nurse
  • Foreign Trained Nurse/Mid Wife or Physicians Degree/Certificated
  • Current CPR Level C and First Aid
  • Valid driver’s license and vehicle
  • Current Vulnerable Sector check screening is required upon hire
  • Available to work every other weekend
  • Ability to work independently or well as part of a team
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel from client to client within the community

Competencies

  • Adaptability
  • Client/Customer Focus
  • Commitment to Health and Safety
  • Communication, Compassionate, Organized, Professional, Teamwork, Attention to Detail
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Time Management

At Nightingale Nursing, our clients are like family.

Only the most skilled, caring and reliable individuals are selected to be part of our caregiver team.

If you are interested in joining Peterborough-Northumberland’s number one in-home healthcare employer, we would love to meet you.

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Ask about our employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement!

Why Nightingale?

#1 Employer of Choice

24hr Clinical Support

Autonomus & Variety of Work Challenges

Transparent Pay Grid

Mobile App Reporting

100% Paid Health & Dental Benefits
Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Schedules

Financially & Emotionally Rewarding Career

Life as a Nightingale Team Member

Nightingale Nursing Registry Ltd. is proud to recognize an exceptional personal caregiver from our staff every season. We are dedicated to serving our clients with respect and dignity.

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Employee Assistance Program

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Lifeworks. Motto: Life Moves Fast. We have help that really works. Contact information: Website: Lifeworks.com. Telephone(Toll Free): 1-877-207-8833 User ID: ‘nnrl’ Password: ‘english’ TTY: 1-877-371-9978 En francais: 1 877 307-1080 This program is delivered by Ceridian LifeWorks. Copyright Ceridian HCM Inc. All Rights Reserved. LW-WC_CND-1/14.

Nightingale supports our employees by including a unique employee assistant program through Life Works. This allows our members 24/7 direct access to support services.

 

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The following certifications are eligible to work as a PSW:

HCA, OTA, PTA, DSW, PA+2, Nursing Students
Graduates or Retirees of Paramedic Programs, Foreign Trained Nurses
Midwives or Physicians, Retired RN/RPN’s


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