R.P.N. (registered practical nurse)

St. Joseph's Lodge; Gore Bay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing facility in Gore Bay, Ontario is seeking a practical nurse to administer medication and provide care to patients. Applicants must have the necessary qualifications including CPR and First Aid certifications. Excellent communications skills and teamwork are essential for this role. The position is permanent, requiring 75 hours of work bi-weekly, and offers health benefits like a dental plan and pension plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province / territory of work.
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination is required.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients.
• Monitor vital signs and observe medication effects.
• Provide nursing services according to care plans.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Interpersonal awareness

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education and Experience

• Education : College / CEGEP
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects
• Take vital signs
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province / territory of work
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 75 hours bi-weekly