REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes in Port Hope, ON is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for part-time roles on evening (3:00pm-11:00pm) or day (7:00am-3:00pm) shifts. Starting wage is at CAD 25.47 per hour, with duties including administration of medications, treatments and assessments in a long-term care setting.

The RPN will participate in multidisciplinary teams, uphold nursing standards, and support residents with compassionate, resident-centered care guided by College of Nurses of Ontario

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Current First Aid and BLS certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, including infection control.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, treatments and assessments per physician orders and nursing standards.
• Develop, implement and evaluate resident care plans; monitor health and refer to doctors as needed.
• Coordinate and supervise nursing/personal care staff; orient/train new personnel and participate in in-service education.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations; participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Seniors care

Education

Certificate of Competence - CNO

Registration eligibility with RNAO

First Aid and BLS Certification

Job description

starting at $25.47/ hour

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Evening shifts (3:00pm-11:00pm) OR Day shifts (7:00 am-3:00pm)

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Home: Hope Street Terrace

Location: Port Hope, ON

Hourly Wage: starting at $25.47/ hour

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Evening shifts (3:00pm-11:00pm) OR Day shifts (7:00 am-3:00pm)

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

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 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.

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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