Registered Practical Nurse

Revera; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living organization in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care, ensuring clinical assessments are accurate, and administering medications. Ideal candidates must be registered nurses, possess First Aid certifications, and be vaccinated against Covid-19. The position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Flexible scheduling

Benefits Packages

Referral Bonus

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS) within 6 months.
• Covid-19 two-dose vaccination series approved by Health Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned, patient-oriented nursing care.
• Ensure resident's clinical care assessments are accurate.
• Work closely with the Director of Health and Wellness.
• Administer medications and document care per standards.
• Educate residents and families about care plans.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Patient care

Communication

Education

Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

We want you to join our team today! Revera owns and operates retirement residences in the senior living sector. We are purpose driven. We are passionate. We are connected. We are truly out to live our best lives, as we come together to help others live theirs. We have permanent part-time and full-time positions available immediately and new hire incentives.

Benefits include:

• Free on-site parking
• 8-hour shifts
• Flexible scheduling: Days, Evenings, Nights
• Benefits Packages
• Referral Bonus
• Opportunities for career growth and personal development

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care. This includes:

• Completing and ensuring resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required
• Working closely with the Director of Health and Wellness to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers
• Providing direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and documenting care in compliance with regulatory and Revera Resident Care standards and policies and procedures
• Processing orders and safely keeping drugs and narcotics and administering in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Revera policies and procedures
• Facilitating and providing resident/family education
• Planning, coordinating, managing and evaluating the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers
• Responding to and managing significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies and providing emergency first aid
• Teaching, delegating to, and directing unregulated care providers
• Responding to resident/family concerns and ensuring appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments
• Following and assisting the DOC/DHW in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department
• Upholding and promoting the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct
• Completing all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS)
• Covid-19 two-dose vaccination series approved by Health Canada

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive work environment.