Registered Practical Nurse

Aspira Rosewood Retirement Living; Kingston; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seniors’ residence company in Kingston is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide care and support to residents. You will be responsible for administering medications, documenting client concerns, and promoting wellness. Ideal candidates have RPN registration, BCLS certification, and experience in geriatric nursing. This role offers competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and vacation package

Health & Dental benefits

RRSP with employer match

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.
• Current Medication Administration Certificate.
• Minimum of one year experience in Geriatric Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and administering prescribed medications.
• Documenting and following up on concerns and complaints.
• Promoting Client’s self-care and wellness.
• Completing all required assessments and care plans.
• Supporting unregulated care workers.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Medication Administration Certificate

Experience in Geriatric Nursing

Job description

We are Sienna Senior Living, a publicly traded company (TSX : SIA) and one of Canada’s leading owners and operators of seniors’ residences. We offer care, support, services and housing in Retirement and Long Term Care to seniors / residents and their families. We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity and respect.

At Sienna, we empower our 12,000 team members to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. We provide our team members the tools and support to deliver excellent clinical care and elevate the resident experience through choice, personalization, and community engagement.

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What Sienna Offers :

We are a purpose-driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard, and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal, and professional needs :

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• RRSP with employer match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences, and beliefs

As a Registered Practical Nurse, your typical day will impact in the following ways :

1. Preparing and administering prescribed, routine medications and treatments as directed by the Physician and in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Medication Administration Standards.
2. Documenting and following up on all concerns and complaints forwarded by a Client, family, or team members and informing/seeking assistance from the Registered Nurse or designate.
3. Promoting the Client’s self-care and self-sufficiency, emphasizing adaptation and abilities, promoting wellness, and providing preventative health education, thus treating the whole person.
4. Completing all required assessments, RAPS, and care plans within the specified timeframes.
5. Supporting unregulated care workers through guidance, direction, training, and education.
6. Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves :

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.
• Current Medication Administration Certificate.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Geriatric Nursing, Healthcare, and/or Rehabilitation as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Bonus points for having :

• Post-graduate studies in Geriatrics and Nursing Administration is an asset.

Act upon your desire to help others and join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.