REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 42,705 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes in Newmarket is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to support medication administration, treatments, and assessments in a long-term care setting. You will participate in multidisciplinary meetings to uphold nursing standards.

Requirements include current College of Nurses of Ontario competence, registration eligibility, and First Aid/BLS. Schedule includes day and evening shifts; wage starts at CAD 31.67 per hour, with a focus on high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Current First Aid and BLS Certificate.
• Knowledge of nursing and health care practices, including infection control.
• Effective communication and ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care following established standards and physician orders.
• Assess residents, develop and review care plans, and monitor health changes.
• Direct and supervise nursing staff and participate in staff training.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure quality resident care.

Skills

Infection control practices

Effective communication

Human relations skills

Teamwork and independence

Education

Certificate of competence - College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration or eligible for registration with RPN Ontario

First Aid and BLS Certificate

Job description

Position

Registered Practical Nurse

Schedule

Day and Evenings (6 am-2pm; 2pm-10pm)

Home

Mackenzie Place

Location

New Market

Hourly Wage

Starting at $31.67/hour

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, and 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

• 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. If you have no documentation on a previous Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or you did a TST >12 months ago, a negative 2-step TST is necessary. If you did a TST <12 months ago, a negative 1-step TST is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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