Registered Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Stratford, ON, is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for part-time evening shifts. The RPN will oversee resident care in accordance with Ontario nursing standards and health policies, ensuring effective management and quality of nursing practice. Key responsibilities include assessment, care planning, and supervising staff. Candidates must have a valid certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills while being committed to caring for seniors.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge in Infection Control Practices is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and healthcare practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care aligns with nursing standards and physician orders.
• Assess residents and implement care plans.
• Supervise nursing and personal care staff.
• Monitor residents' health and report changes.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Human relation skills

Ability to work independently

Commitment to working with seniors

Education

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

Home: Hillside Manor

Location: Stratford, ON

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Part Time Evenings

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.
• 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 who need accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.