Violet_roses

I'm in Southern Ontario in Hamilton. Right now I need an 8 hr LTC job as all hospitals are 12 hrs and I have no one to help me watch my son after 5pm. I have applied to every LTC/retirement home posting I could find and no luck yet. I currently work in the community but the hours are very short per day about 4 -6 hrs

It's very tough to get a hold of a Manager. I have tried, just to ask a couple of questions. I know I have to apply to a posting first. I have mostly applied to nursing homes, and Rehab in the hospital or anything that mentions geriatric care as a prerequisite. If only I could relocate, I would definitely go further north. But unfortunately, I am separated and share custody with my son's dad. Many postings state Medication Administration Certificate as mandatory. I have been giving out meds very safely for 5 years now, I feel as if although I will definitely learn something, it is too expensive and will add so much crazy into my schedule as I do work 3 casual jobs right now. What do you think is it worth getting that? Thank you all so much for the insight!!! It is great to get some feedback.

It doesn't go through managers anymore. It all goes through Human Resources. I will call around to HR depts tomorrow and see what they say. If that doesn't work I guess I'll try a career agency and get help with my resume

It sounds like it went really well for you. Do you feel any better? It sounds like you were super prepared. Maybe the one interviewer that wanted to finish quick because he/she already made their mind up about you and wanted to finish other tasks they needed during the day. How did you know what questions to reheorifice??

I'm desperate, in dire need of help and advice. I have applied to countless postings, tweaked my resume to cater to said posting and I hear nothing back I have 5 years experience in a retirement home and about 2 in community health shift nursing. I have a wound care certificate and have experience doing lots of skills. What am I doing wrong??? Does Ontario have more nurses than job openings???? I am a single mom with low child support. I dont know where to turn as I'm still casual at my job in the retirement home because I went to work as a school nurse this year. But the money isn't good, and I feel like I'm doing glorified babysitting. I just want a job. Please advise.

Thank-you for the help everyone!

Yes, Practical Nurse. Where is `around here`?? So, its a catch 22, how do we even solve it? I am applying to Athabasca University in AB for my RN, does anyone have any feedback??

I apologize if this post is a repeat of previous ones, I wanted to generalize it to my problem. I made the error of accepting a retirement home job soon after graduation, hoping it would lead me to a hospital job. I have given out resumes, attended job fairs etc. I can't seem to get a job in hospital or home care settings, tried it all. Am taking more classes in Sept. (IV therapy, wound care, maybe mental health) Is there something I am missing?? What can I do more?? I am an RPN in Ontario, is there someplace I can maybe move to with better success?? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated, so frustrated!