Registered Practical Nurse, part time

Southbridge Pinewood; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in long-term care. In this rewarding role, you will provide exceptional care, ensuring residents receive the attention they deserve. Your responsibilities will include observing vital signs, managing nursing staff, and training new team members. This position is ideal for those with a passion for caring and a commitment to quality service. Be a part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Current nursing certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional resident care while following protocols and physicians’ orders.
• Observe and report vital signs and conditions of residents.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registered Practical Nurses Association Registration

Job description

“Every day you know that you will touch a life, or that a life will touch yours.”

Ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort? Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long term care? If you are, we want to hear from you!

On a daily basis the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

You will be accountable for…

1. Ensuring exceptional resident care is provided while following protocols and maintaining physicians’ orders
2. Observing, reporting and recording vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiating remedial health measures where appropriate
3. Organizing and directing functions and activities related to the provision of care to residents
4. Assisting in the management of the work of nursing and personal care staff
5. Training and professional development of new staff, referring concerns to the Director of Care

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

1. Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
2. Bilingual in English and French is an asset but not required
3. A serving heart and a passion for caring for seniors
4. Registration/eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario
5. Previous similar experience in long-term care an asset, with comprehensive knowledge of duties
6. Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency
7. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
8. Developed creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture”

Interested applicants should send their resume directly to our recruitment team at [e-mail]. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.