REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Pickering; On-site; CAD 38,368 - 54,646; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes in Pickering, ON, is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support Orchard Villa LTC residents. The role involves medication administration, treatments, and assessments in a resident-centered environment.

You will participate in multidisciplinary meetings, uphold nursing standards, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality resident care. A current Ontario RPN license and First Aid/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Ontario RPN Association.
• Current First Aid and BLS Certification.
• Solid knowledge of nursing care and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per physicians’ orders, observing vital signs and reporting any changes.
• Assess residents, develop and review care plans, and coordinate with the medical team.
• Direct and support nursing staff, orient new personnel, and participate in performance reviews.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate of Competence - College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration with Ontario RPN

First Aid & BLS Certification

Job description

Home: Orchard Villa LTC

Location: Pickering, ON

Salary Range: Starting at $33.76 per hour

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Status: Part Time Vacancy, multiple lines available

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.
• 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 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.
• 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.

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