REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Picton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading long-term care provider in Ontario seeks a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their innovative care team. The RPN will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care, supporting resident health, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates must hold a valid certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario and show a commitment to working with seniors.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses.
• Registered or eligible for registration with Registered Practical Nurses Association.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care following nursing standards and administer medications.
• Assess and develop resident care plans, monitor health changes.
• Supervise nursing and personal care staff and participate in training.

Skills

Effective communication

Human relation skills

Knowledge of Infection Control Practices

Education

Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario registration

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-art 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, 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.
  
  

Interested applicants should apply through this posting. 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.