REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

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

Job summary

A long-term care provider in Thornbury, Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team. This part-time position focuses on providing exceptional resident care and supporting nursing staff in a compassionate environment. The ideal candidate will have the necessary certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario and experience in long-term care. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Current certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario is mandatory.
• Previous experience in long-term care is an asset.
• Bilingual (English and French) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional resident care is provided.
• Observe and report vital signs and conditions.
• Assist in managing nursing and personal care staff.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registered with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse – RPN

Home: Errinrung
Location: Thornbury, ON
Position: Registered Practical Nurse, Part Time, Evenings/Day

“Every day you know that you will touch a life, or that a life will touch yours.”

Ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication, and effort? Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long‑term care? If you are, we want to hear from you!

On a daily basis, the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring exceptional resident care is provided while following protocols and maintaining physicians’ orders
• Observing, reporting, and recording vital signs, symptoms, and conditions of residents, and initiating remedial health measures where appropriate
• Organizing and directing functions and activities related to the provision of care to residents
• Assisting in the management of the work of nursing and personal care staff
• Training and professional development of new staff, referring concerns to the Director of Care

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset but not required
• A serving heart and a passion for caring for seniors
• Registration/eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario
• Previous similar experience in long‑term care an asset, with comprehensive knowledge of duties
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
• Develop creative problem‑solving skills to look at the “big picture”

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 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.