Registered Practical Nurse (Niagara Region)

Mimak Care Corporation; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the Niagara Region is seeking a qualified Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their team. The role involves comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with a medical team to ensure effective care. Candidates must be compassionate with at least one year of relevant RPN experience and a current license with the College of Nurses of Ontario. This position does not offer accommodation as it is not a travel job.

Qualifications

• Must have over 1 year of experience as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Experience in settings like nursing homes or community health centers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with clients and assess their conditions.
• Implement treatment plans and administer medications as required.
• Provide nursing care according to legislated nursing standards.
• Document resident care and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care skills

Compassionate communication

Medication administration

Assessment skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited nursing program

Current license as a Registered Practical Nurse

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (Niagara Region)

About the job Registered Practical Nurse (Niagara Region)

We are looking to hire a qualified Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our network. As a Registered Practical Nurse, you are accountable for the assessment and planning of all aspects of resident care, delivering standard nursing procedures, medication administration, and documentation in compliance with the respective legislations. The successful candidate should be patient, compassionate, and client-centric. This position is not a travel job, therefore, no accommodation is provided.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish a solid rapport with the client by satisfying their physical, psychological, and social needs
• Assess and interpret the client’s physical and psychological condition within the framework of Nursing practice (CNO) and established policies, along with other factors impacting their treatment outcomes
• Ensure the early identification of health issues and complications associated with chronic or communicable diseases
• Implement physicians’ orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests, and document treatment pursuant to company policies and respective legislations
• Provide medical/nursing care to patients in accordance with the Legislated Standards of Nursing Practice
• Collaborate with the medical team to develop and implement a customized personal care plan for each client
• Document full-cycle resident care in a timely manner and adhere to the patient confidentiality policy
• Work in conjunction with the medical team to assess the clients in terms of their physical and psychological condition.
• Monitor and anticipate medical supplies entailed, placing orders and restocking supplies dependent on inventory level
• Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of medical equipment by complying with the manufacturer’s instructions
• Foster a positive, clean working environment that is conducive to team members, residents, and family members
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned

Education

• Graduated from an accredited and recognized registered practical nursing program
• Current license as a Registered Practical Nurse with CNO, in good standing

Work Experience

• 1+ year of relevant experience working as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Experience working in healthcare community centers, Public and regional health authorities, Clinics, Primary care settings, Nursing homes or Homecare agencies

Requirements/ Certifications

• Registered Practical Nurse
• Current Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario
• CPI, Safe Management is a plus
• CPR
• Valid Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Pharmacology Training & Certificate is a plus