REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Alexandria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable long-term care facility in Alexandria is seeking a compassionate Registered Practical Nurse for full-time night shifts. The ideal candidate will possess the required nursing competencies and a passion for care, alongside effective communication and organizational skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to resident well-being and quality care.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Passion for caring for seniors is crucial.
• Previous experience in long-term care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional resident care while following protocols.
• Observe and report vital signs and conditions of residents.
• Assist in managing the work of nursing staff.
• Train and develop new staff.

Skills

Heart for caring for seniors

Bilingual in English and French

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Education

Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registered with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

Overview

Role: Registered Practical Nurse

Status: Full-time, Temporary

Schedule: Nights shifts (10pm-7am)

Location (Home): The Palace, Alexandria, ON

“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!

The Palace Long Term Care is currently looking to add on a caring, passionate, and enthusiastic Registered Practical Nurse to our amazing home family, who can serve our lovely residents, to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. 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.

The Palace Long Term Care home is situated in a beautiful small-town Alexandria, which is between Canada’s capital city Ottawa and the most happening city Montreal. This place will give you an opportunity to live country life surrounded by farms, waterfalls, lakes, and most importantly peaceful locality.

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.
• Developed creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture”.

Interested applicants should send their resumes 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.