Registered Practical Nurse (Part-Time) - Medex

Extendicare; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is looking for part-time Registered Practical Nurses for their Medex facility in Ottawa. This role involves ensuring high standards of patient care, assessing resident health, and working collaboratively with nursing staff to deliver effective health solutions. Candidates must hold a valid certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario and demonstrate strong patient care and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices.
• Effective communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and develop care plans based on health changes.
• Ensure resident care adheres to established nursing standards.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing and personal care staff.

Skills

Communication

Effective human relation skills

Infection Control Practices

Education

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

Candidates are invited to apply for part-time Registered Practical Nurse positions to work at our Extendicare Medex facility a 193-bed long-term care home located in Ottawa Ontario.

Reporting to the Director of Care the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure resident care is provide with established nursing standards and principles physicians orders and administrative policies as well as observe report and record vital signs symptoms and conditions of residents and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assess residents and develop implement review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents health notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders.
• Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies procedures and regulations.
• Plan direct supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.

In Ontario Extendicare ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs please contact the individual noted in the posting.

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Registered Practical Nurse • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada