Registered Nurse (RPN)-GOLDEN PLOUGH LODGE in Cobourg

County of Northumberland; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cobourg is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to assist in their long-term care home. The RPN will be responsible for direct nursing care for residents and must meet specific qualifications including a Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, strong communication skills, and a minimum of two years of experience in geriatric nursing. This is a permanent position in an expanding facility with a capacity of 150-180 beds.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in geriatric nursing preferred.
• Must be able to accept direction yet work with minimum supervision.
• Previous proven good attendance record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care.
• Provide direct nursing care including medication delivery and monitoring.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Strong documentation skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Completed RPN Medication Administration Course

Current CPR Certificate

Job description

Cobourg looking for RPN as they are expanding their facility to 150 – 180 bed capacity.

Employment opportunity

Our long-term care home, the Golden Plough Lodge is currently looking to fill the following existing vacancies:

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

• Permanent, part-time vacancies

Qualifications required

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Must have successfully completed the RPN Medication Administration Course.
• Current experience (2 years minimum) in geriatric nursing preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to accept direction yet work with minimum supervision.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must have satisfactory work performance in present position.
• Must have previous proven good attendance record.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.
• Current CPR Certificate.

Duties

• Participates in the Nursing Process by assisting with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care, under the supervision of the Registered Nursing staff.
• Provides direct nursing care for a group of residents, as defined by the standards of Nursing Practice, including all aspects of medication delivery, monitoring, storage and recording.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with residents, families, team members and other staff of the facility.
• Provides guidance and acts as an effective member of the care team.
• Reports pertinent information other members of the health care team.
• Documents all aspects of resident care.
• Other duties as assigned.

How To Apply

CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should connect with their Case Manager before applying for this position