Registered Practical Nurse, Part Time

Birchwood Terrace; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their compassionate team. This role involves enhancing nursing practice quality and ensuring exceptional care for residents. You'll be responsible for observing and recording vital signs, assisting in staff management, and contributing to quality improvement programs. If you have a passion for caring for seniors and possess the necessary qualifications, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while working in a supportive environment that values dedication and hard work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional resident care while following protocols.
• 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

Registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

At Southbridge Care Homes, we have one simple principle guiding our values: LIVE! Live life to the fullest. Implement change through innovation. Value freedom of choice. Exceed expectations.

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:

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

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset but not required.
• A serving heart and a passion for caring for seniors.
• Registration/eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Previous similar experience in long-term care is an asset, with comprehensive knowledge of duties.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, prioritizing tasks in order of urgency.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills.
• 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 who require accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.