Registered Practical Nurse

Southbridge Care Homes; Picton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Picton, Ontario, is seeking a full-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to deliver compassionate care to seniors. The RPN will manage quality nursing practices, oversee resident care, and collaborate with the care team. The ideal candidate must have a current certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the lives of our residents and making a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care with established nursing standards and observe vital signs.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Organize and direct functions related to care provision.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Infection Control Practices

Human relation skills

Education

Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario registration

Job description

Overview

Position: Registered Practical Nurse
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Night shifts (10am-6pm)
Home/Location: Hallowell House, Picton, ON
Overview: Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors? Hallowell House, part of the Southbridge family, is seeking a full-time RPN to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional care to our residents. 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 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. 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; 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. 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 refer 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.