Registered Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

A long term care provider in Sarnia, ON is seeking a Part Time Registered Practical Nurse. Responsibilities include providing resident care, assessing needs, and supervising care staff. The ideal candidate will have a current certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario and strong communication and human relation skills. This permanent position offers mixed shifts across days and evenings, enhancing nursing practice in line with established standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association.
• Knowledge of Infection Control Practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care according to established standards and policies.
• Assess residents and implement care plans as necessary.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff.

Skills

Current First Aid and BLS Certificate

Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices

Effective communication skills

Effective human relation skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

Home: Sum Lodge

Location: Sarnia, ON

Position: Registered Practical Nurse, Part Time, Permanent, Mixed Shifts; Days (7–3) and Evenings (3–11)

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. 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 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.
• 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.

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. If interested please apply through this posting.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those who have 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.