Registered Practical Nurse, Full Time, Rehabilitation - Parkside 1

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Providence Care Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide patient-centred care in a non-acute setting. The RPN will work within a dedicated team to enhance the quality of life for patients by addressing their physical, emotional, and social needs. With a commitment to excellence in care, the hospital offers a supportive work environment and numerous benefits, including competitive salaries and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

On-site café and cafeteria

Qualifications

• Deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care in a non-acute setting.
• Assist patients in managing clinical conditions and transitions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competencies for safe and effective patient care.
• Evaluates health status of patients with complex needs.
• Advocates for patients and modifies care plans as needed.

Skills

Active license

CPR certification

Education

College certificate

Diploma

Tools

Medication Certificate

Job description

Job Code:

16586

Status

: Full Time

Location

: Providence Care Hospital

Union

: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage

: $35.82 - $37.06

Posting Period

: Posted Until Filled

Ontario Health: Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) Incentive – Available to eligible RN’s, RPN’s, NP’s offered through Ontario Health

• Provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible nurses in exchange for a 2-year commitment.
• This incentive qualifies for Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs).
• Eligibility criteria available at Health Force Ontario CCPN Incentive
• For further information, please reach out to our Recruitment Team by calling 613-544-4900 ext. 53450 or by email at [e-mail].

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

• Demonstrates competencies and skills that are essential for the delivery of safe and effective patient care
• Assists in evaluating the health status of patients with complexity of care needs that are well defined and established, with predictable outcomes and manageable responses and provides direct care
• Shares in establishing priorities for care including preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative aspects
• Advocates for patients and their caregivers, recognizing them as major decision makers
• Seeks assistance when knowledge, judgment or skill are insufficient or beyond the scope of practice for a Registered Practical Nurse, or when patient or environmental factors prohibit the delivery of safe and effective care
• Evaluates the outcome of patient care plan and modifies the plan based on patient responses using professional judgment and reports information with key stakeholders as needed

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 and vacation
• 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