REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Picton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A care facility located in Picton, Ontario is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). As an RPN, you will be responsible for ensuring quality nursing care, assessing residents, and organizing care activities. The ideal candidate will possess a current certificate from the College of Nurses and demonstrate effective communication and human relation skills. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care to seniors. Competitive wages offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Registration or eligibility with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided according to nursing standards and policies.
• Assess residents and develop care plans, noting changes in their condition.
• Organize and direct functions related to care provision, including palliative care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Human relation skills

Knowledge of nursing practices

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

Home: Hallowell House LTC

Location: Picton,ON

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Part-Time

Offering competitive wages, Southbridge Cornwall is proud of our new state-of-the-arc home and welcome you to join our team!

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, note 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. 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.

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.

Interested applicants should apply through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for their 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 who need accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.