REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,339 - 37,081; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a Part Time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for its Hamilton location. The role involves administering medications, developing care plans, and ensuring quality nursing practices in line with established standards. Applicants must have the appropriate nursing certificates and demonstrate effective communication and human relation skills. This position takes place in a supportive environment with multiple shifts available. Join a dedicated team focused on enriching the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, treatments and assessments to residents.
• Monitor residents' health and assess need for physician referral.
• Direct functions related to provision of care including restorative and palliative care.
• Supervise and evaluate nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit.

Skills

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Current First Aid and BLS Certificate

Knowledge in Infection Control Practices

Effective human relation skills

Effective communication skills

Job description

Home: Baywoods Place

Location: Hamilton, ON

Salary Range: $33.710

Position: Registered Practical Nurse

Status: Part Time, Permanent (Multiple Shifts available)

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to

Director of Care

Role

The RPN plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents by supporting the LTC Home in the administration of medications, treatments and assessments. This position actively participates in all multidisciplinary meetings to ensure excellence in resident care and uphold the quality of nursing practice in accordance with:

• College of Nurses of Ontario Standards
• Long-Term Care Standards
• Southbridge Care Homes Standards

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided 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, note changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; process 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. Interpret and implement 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 refer problems to the Director of Care.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• 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.
• Current First Aid and BLS Certificate.
• 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.

Additional Requirements Include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.

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 welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those who have 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.

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