REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Lakeshore; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

South Woodslee, ON-based Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a Registered Practi(cal) Nurse for a temporary full-time evening role to support medication administration and resident care in our long-term care home. Reporting to the Director of Care, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to uphold standards and participate in care planning and nursing practice improvements.

Position requires current CNO certificate, RN eligibility, and First Aid/BLS; a strong commitment to seniors’

Qualifications

• 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, including infection control.
• Effective human relation skills and commitment to working with seniors.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with established standards, physician orders, and policies; observe and record vital signs and conditions.
• Assess residents, develop and evaluate care plans; monitor health and refer to doctors as needed.
• Organize and direct care functions, including restorative and palliative care; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, supervise and evaluate nursing staff; orient/train new personnel; participate in performance appraisals.

Skills

Communication skills

Medication administration

Vital signs assessment

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate of Competence - CNO

Registration eligible with RNAO

First Aid & BLS

Job description

Home: Country Village

Location: South Woodslee, ON

Hourly Wage: $29.34

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Status: Temporary Full Time

Schedule: Evenings - 2:00pm-10:00pm

End Date: May 1, 2027

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

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 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.

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.

• TB screening documentation as required under the Southbridge Care Homes' Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Policy

Southbridge 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.

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