REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Pickering; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes in Pickering, Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for a temporary part-time position. Reporting to the Director of Care, you will support nursing practice in alignment with College of Nurses of Ontario standards and long-term care requirements.

You will assess residents, plan care, supervise staff, and ensure accurate documentation, with emphasis on infection control and compassionate resident-centred care.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the RPN association.
• Knowledge of nursing/healthcare practices and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents following established standards and physician orders.
• Assess residents, develop and evaluate care plans, and monitor health status.
• Organize and supervise staff, orient new personnel, and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to policies and regulations.

Skills

Infection control

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Certificate of Competence (CNO)

Registration or eligibility (RONO)

Job description

Home: Orchard Villa

Location: Pickering , Ontario

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Temporary Part Time

Reporting to the Director of Care, the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards and Southbridge Care Homes Standards.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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 Care Homes 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.