Community Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Home Care Assistance of Barrie, Ontario; Coldwater; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care assistance provider in Coldwater, Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support a community client. The position involves providing care, medication administration, and monitoring seizure activity. Candidates must have a current nursing certificate, First Aid/CPR, and a valid license. The job offers competitive pay at $35/hr, benefits after 30+ hours per week, and flexible hours. Join a committed team dedicated to making a positive impact on clients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits plan

4% vacation pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• G-tube experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and reassessments.
• Provide medication support and administration.
• Complete reports and communicate with the family.

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Effective time management skills

G-tube experience

Education

Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Valid First Aid/CPR certificate

Job description

Are you looking for a career helping others? Looking for a company that values passion and rewards its employees with great benefits? Your search is over – an RPN with Home Care Assistance is the job for you!

We are seeking an RPN for a community client in Coldwater/Orillia. The shift is 7:20am-3:20pm, 4 days per week and 1 bi-weekly overnight shift (total = 5 shifts bi-weekly weekends). The RPN is expected to accompany the client to school to monitor seizure activity. We are looking for ongoing staff that can commit to regular shifts with this client and pick up additional shifts with other clients as needed.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive pay at $35/hr
• Benefits Plan available after working 30+ hours per week*
• 4% Vacation Pay on every pay
• Flexible hours

The successful candidate’s areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducting assessments and reassessments
• Developing, monitoring, and updating plans of care, as assigned
• Providing medication support and administration
• Responding to all emergency situations
• Completingreports and communicating with the family about any changes in care
• Meeting the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario at all times
• All other duties, as assigned

Key qualifications for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate
• Vulnerable sector screenand 2 satisfactory professional references
• Ability toaccurately follow written and verbal instructions
• G-tube experience, med resistive and reactive, comfortable with managing seizures
• Must have a valid license and reliable vehicle
• Willingness to adjust to a scent-free lifestyle due to scents triggering seizure activity
• Effective time management skills to work under specified time constraints and in accordance with job routines, while observing policies and procedures as well as applicable work standards and safety regulations

Please submit the appropriate documents for review. Questions? Please contact Jennifer at 705-503-2273 ext.3 or [e-mail]

Home Care Assistance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. AI technology is used during the recruitment process for pre-screening purposes and to match resumes with job requirements. We thank all applicants for their interest in Home Care Assistance. Please note, we ask for 5-7 business days to review applications and only successful candidates will be contacted to move forward.