Yee Hong is one of the largest not-for-profit senior care organizations in the country, delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate services to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. Operating 805 long-term care home beds, a wide range of community support services, and a hospice residence, Yee Hong annually serves more than 15,000 individuals across the Greater Toronto Area. Yee Hong also builds seniors organization and system capacity through its advisory services, Private Personal Support Worker Career College, and research.

Performs the functions of Registered Practical Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for Registered Practical Nurse developed by the College of Nurses, 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.

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of  Ontario
• Experience in nursing an asset
• Current CPR Certificate (i.e., completed within one year period)
• Good leadership skills
• Computer literacy
• Good communication skills in English
• Fluency in Chinese required; understanding of Japanese an asset
• Relevant satisfactory work performance

• Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending
• Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact
• Shift work including days, evenings, nights, and short shifts. May be required to work every weekend

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.