R.P.N. (registered practical nurse)

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing and retirement organization in Ontario is seeking a practical nurse. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and providing health education. Candidates must be eligible for licensure and hold a Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate. The position requires work in a fast-paced environment at a nursing home.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Long-term care insurance

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse in Ontario.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications according to prescribed doses.
• Apply aseptic techniques for patient care.
• Monitor and record vital signs and patient progress.

Skills

Administer medications

Apply aseptic techniques

Conduct specimen collection

Ensure infection control

Monitor nutritional intake

Observe and record effects

Monitor therapy

Provide health education

Evaluate nursing interventions

Education

College diploma from a program of 1-2 years

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged
• Retirement home
  
  

Responsibilities

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
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
  
  

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
  
  

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available