NURSING - REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Port Hope is seeking a Part Time Registered Practical Nurse to enhance nursing practice quality. Responsibilities include providing exceptional resident care, recording vital signs, and organizing care activities. The ideal candidate must have a current nursing certificate, be registered with the appropriate association, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers a chance to impact seniors' lives positively.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring exceptional resident care is provided while following protocols and maintaining physicians’ orders.
• Observing, reporting and recording vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Organizing and directing functions and activities related to provision of care.

Skills

Exceptional resident care

Observation and reporting

Teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration with Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

Home: Hope St Terrace, Port Hope

Position: Registered Practical Nurse- Part Time

Daily 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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 initiating remedial health measures where appropriate.
• Organizing and directing functions and activities related to 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Developed creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture”.

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