Registered Practical Nurse

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Thornbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care provider in Thornbury, ON, is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse to deliver exceptional care and support to residents. The ideal candidate will possess a current certificate of competence, and should be passionate about elder care. Responsibilities include maintaining residents' care protocols, observing vital signs, and training new staff. This role is perfect for individuals who are dedicated to enhancing the quality of nursing practice and providing compassionate support in a long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.
• Passion for caring for seniors.
• Registered with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional resident care is provided while following protocols.
• Observe, report, and record vital signs and symptoms.
• Organize and direct functions related to resident care.
• Assist in managing nursing and personal care staff.
• Train new staff and refer concerns to the Director of Care.

Skills

Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Bilingual in English and French

Passion for caring for seniors

Registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Experience in long-term care

Ability to work as part of a team

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Education

Registered Practical Nurse certification

Job description

NURSING - RH - REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Thornbury, ON, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00 AM

Registered Practical Nurse – RPN

Location: Thornbury, ON

Position: Registered Practical Nurse, Part Time, Days, 4 Shifts Bi weekly

“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.