Registered Practical Nurse

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to deliver safe and effective patient-centered care. The RPN will manage clinical conditions and support patients in a non-acute setting, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Required qualifications include an active license from the College of Nurses of Ontario and a current CPR certificate. This role offers a competitive salary and full-time benefits, along with a commitment to excellence in care and education.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with full-time benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Qualifications

• Active membership in the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR certification.
• Completion of a college nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Complete a nursing history based on patient information.
• Develop and record a goal-oriented nursing care plan.
• Perform interventions managing expected outcomes.
• Accurately follow prescribed medical regimes.
• Reassess nursing care plans against objectives.
• Recognize unusual patient responses and consult as required.
• Revise care plans based on evaluations.

Skills

Active, unrestricted license to practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR certificate

College certificate

Medication Certificate dated after 1985

Education

College certificate required, diploma preferred

Job description

Job Overview

As a member of an inter‑professional team and working under full scope of practice, the role of the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) at Providence Care is to deliver safe, effective, patient centred care to assigned patients in a non‑acute setting as outlined by hospital policies and procedures and the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The RPN will assist patients and their caregivers to manage clinical conditions and transitions and enhance quality of life by meeting the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of each person.

Skills And Qualifications Required

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

Position Responsibilities

• Completing a nursing history based on information received from the patient, family and other sources.
• Developing and recording a goal oriented nursing care plan focused on immediate needs in collaboration with the patient.
• Performing interventions for which he/she can manage the outcomes or has resources to manage the outcomes.
• Accurately following the prescribed medical regime.
• Re‑assessing the plan in terms of goals set.
• Recognizes unusual patient responses and consults with others as required.
• Revising nursing care plan based evaluation using professional judgment.

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub‑acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with excellent full‑time benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on‑site parking
• On‑site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails

Disclosure

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.