Registered Practical Nurse

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Alfred and Plantagenet; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a full-time position. The role involves enhancing nursing practice, coordinating care for residents, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Successful candidates will possess current certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to providing quality care for seniors in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards.
• Assess residents and develop care plans. Monitor health changes.
• Organize and direct functions related to provision of care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Human relation skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative working

Education

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration with Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Tools

Infection Control Practices knowledge

Job description

Posted Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Position: Registered Practical Nurse, Full-Time, Permanent

Home: Pinecrest Nursing Home

Location: Plantagenet, ON

Reporting to the Director of Care, the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards and Southbridge Care Homes Standards.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.

Interested applicants should apply 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.

Southbridge Care Homes 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.