REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes Port Perry Place in Port Perry, ON is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for casual shifts (days, evenings, and nights). You will administer medications, support treatment plans, and collaborate with the care team to uphold standards.

Requirements include a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, eligibility for registration with the RNAO, current First Aid and BLS, and knowledge of infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNs).
• Current First Aid and BLS Certificate; infection control knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided with nursing standards, physician orders, and policies; observe, report and record vital signs and conditions.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans; monitor health and refer to doctors as needed.
• Organize and direct care functions including restorative and palliative care and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate nursing and personal care staff; orient/train new personnel; conduct performance appraisals.

Skills

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Infection control

Critical thinking

Education

Certificate of Competence (RPN) – College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

First Aid & CPR

BLS Certification

Job description

Schedule:

All shifts (days, evening and nights)

Home:

Port Perry Place

Location:

Port Perry, ON

Hourly Wage:

starting at $29.83

Position:

Registered Practical Nurse

Status:

Casual

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.
• If you have no documentation on a previous Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or you did a TST greater than 12 months ago, a negative 2-step TST is necessary. If you did a TST less than 12 months ago, a negative 1-step TST is required

Southbridge 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.

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