REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE – MEDICAL PROGRAMS

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Providence Care is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide patient-centered care in a supportive environment. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to support patients' physical and emotional needs. This position promises a rewarding experience with competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold an active, unrestricted license to practice nursing.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Preferred education includes a diploma, but college certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, patient-centered care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Accountable for decision-making and actions in patient care.
• Evaluate health status and prioritize care for complex patient needs.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Ethical decision-making

Education

College certificate

Active, unrestricted license with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR certificate

Medication Certificate (dated after 1985)

Job description

Job Code: 23-RPN-MED

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $ 35.16 - $36.37

Posting Period: Posted Until Filled

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 Hospital 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

• Accountable for his/her decisions and actions even when acting interdependently in collaboration with other members of the health care team
• Supports the organization in addressing ethical issues within nursing and the organization
• Acts as a role model for the profession and for other Registered Practical Nurses and RPN student nurses, and is committed to the values of the nursing profession and to the mission, vision and values of Providence Care
• Works collaboratively with fellow co-workers and the leadership team toward the achievement of the Providence Care’s overall goals and objectives
• 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
  
  

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
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• 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