NURSING - RPN

Southbridge Care Homes; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes in St. Catharines is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support medication administration, treatments and resident assessments in Garden City Manor.

You will join a collaborative team, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and uphold College of Nurses of Ontario standards, Long-Term Care standards and our internal nursing practices. This role emphasizes safe, compassionate care for residents and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Current First Aid and BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments to residents according to physicians’ orders and policies.
• Assess residents, develop and review care plans, monitor health and refer to doctors when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate of competence - Ontario College of Nurses

Registration eligible for RPN in Ontario

First Aid & BLS Certification

Job description

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Home: Garden City Manor

Location: St Catharines

Salary Range: $33.30 per hour

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Status: Full-time

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to:

Director of Care

Role

The RPN plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents by supporting the LTC Home in the administration of medications, treatments, and assessments. This position actively participates in all multidisciplinary meetings to ensure excellence in resident care and uphold the quality of nursing practice in accordance with:

• College of Nurses of Ontario Standards
• Long-Term Care Standards
• Southbridge Care Homes Standards

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provide with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders.
• Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Current First Aid and BLS Certificate
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential

Additional Requirements Include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.

Southbridge 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.

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