NURSING - REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Kemptville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a full-time temporary position. The role involves managing resident care and supporting nursing staff. Ideal candidates will possess a current nursing certificate and experience in long-term care. This position is vital for maintaining high-quality care and fostering a compassionate environment for residents.

Benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.
• Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional resident care and follow protocols.
• Observe and report vital signs and conditions of residents.
• Assist in managing the work of nursing and personal care staff.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Registered Practical Nurse – RPN

Position: Registered Practical Nurse, Full Time, Temporary

“Every day you know that you will touch a life, or that a life will touch yours.”

Ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication, and effort? Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long-term care? If you are, we want to hear from you!

On a daily basis, the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

You will be accountable for…

• Ensuring exceptional resident care is provided while following protocols and maintaining physicians’ orders
• Observing, reporting, and recording vital signs, symptoms, and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate
• Organizing and directing functions and activities related to the provision of care to residents
• Assisting in the management of the work of nursing and personal care staff
• Training and professional development of new staff, referring concerns to the Director of Care

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset but not required
• A serving heart and a passion for caring for seniors
• Registration/eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario
• Previous similar experience in long-term care an asset, with comprehensive knowledge of duties
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
• Develop creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture”

Interested applicants shouldapply through this posting.We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.