REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 32,913 - 46,876; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes in Ottawa is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to enhance residents' lives through quality care. This full-time position involves 12-hour shifts and focuses on medication administration, assessments, and multidisciplinary meetings.

The ideal candidate will possess a current certificate from the College of Nurses, effective communication skills, and a commitment to caring for seniors. Come join a team that values excellence in care while ensuring a sustainable and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid and BLS Certificate required.
• Effective human relation skills and commitment to working with seniors.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide care according to nursing standards and administrative policies.
• Assess and evaluate resident care plans, monitoring health changes.
• Supervise nursing and personal care staff and participate in performance appraisals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Human relation skills

Comprehensive knowledge of nursing

Infection Control Practices

Education

Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

First Aid and BLS Certificate

Eligibility for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

Home: Southbridge Ottawa

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Salary Range: Starting at $28.96 per hour

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Status: FULL TIME Vacancy - 12 hour shifts, 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am

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 the 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 eligibility 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 require 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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