Registered Practical Nurse

Southbridge Care Homes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 31,129 - 44,335; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide exceptional care and support to residents. This role is essential to the administration of medications, treatments, and assessments within the long-term care home.

The ideal candidate will have the required nursing qualifications and be committed to enriching the lives of seniors, working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The role includes flexibility in hours and participation in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards.
• Assess residents and develop care plans, monitor health changes.
• Plan, direct, supervise the work of nursing and personal care staff.

Skills

Effective human relation skills

Infection Control Practices knowledge

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration or eligibility with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

Home: Craiglee-Scarborough

Hourly wage: $27.39

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Status: Casual (All Shifts)

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.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the RPN plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents by supporting the LTC Home in the administration of residents’ medications, treatments and assessments. Participate in all multidisciplinary meetings for the Home to ensure the excellence of care for the residents.

This is a Permanent Part Time role (11pm-7am) though extended hours may be required from time to time. The environment is fast‑paced and deadline‑driven, requiring high attention to detail and strong time management skills. The role includes regular use of computer systems and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as observe, 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.

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.
• 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.
• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Southbridge welcomes applicants with disability related needs and those who require accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.