Registered Practical Nurse, Full Time, Complex Medical Management - Lakeview 2

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Providence Care Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their inter-professional team. The RPN will provide patient-centered care in a non-acute setting, focusing on enhancing quality of life and managing clinical conditions. This role emphasizes collaboration with patients and caregivers, ensuring safe and effective care delivery while advocating for their needs.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with excellent benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

On-site café and cafeteria

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Educational, mentorship, and bursary opportunities

Qualifications

• Deliver safe, effective, patient-centered care.
• Assist in managing clinical conditions.
• Advocate for patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competencies for safe patient care.
• Evaluate health status and provide direct care.
• Establish care priorities and modify plans.

Skills

Active, unrestricted license to practice

Current CPR certification

Education

College certificate

Diploma

Job description

Job Code:

16766

Status

: Full Time

Location

: Providence Care Hospital

Union

: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage

: $35.82 - $37.06

Posting Period:

May 14, 2025 - May 23, 2025

As a member of an inter-professional team working under the full scope of practice, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) at Providence Care is responsible for delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care to assigned patients in a non-acute setting, as outlined by hospital policies and the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The RPN will assist patients and caregivers in managing clinical conditions and transitions, enhancing quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Active, unrestricted license to practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR certification
• College certificate required; diploma preferred
• Medication Certificate issued after 1985 that meets Ontario College of Nurses requirements, if graduated before 1985

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competencies essential for safe and effective patient care
• Assist in evaluating health status of patients with well-defined and predictable care needs, providing direct care
• Establish care priorities including preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative aspects
• Advocate for patients and caregivers, recognizing them as key decision-makers
• Seek assistance when knowledge, judgment, or skill are beyond scope or safety limits
• Evaluate patient care outcomes and modify plans based on responses, reporting as needed

Why Work at Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute care in rehabilitation, mental health, complex medical management, and palliative care
• Striving for excellence in care, education, and research
• People-centered approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with excellent benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State-of-the-art building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with diverse food options
• Orientation programs for new hires
• Focus on healthy workplace and culture of quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Educational, mentorship, and bursary opportunities
• Affiliated with Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, and other institutions
• Located on Lake Ontario with parks and walking trails nearby