Registered Practical Nurse, Part Time, Transitional Care Centre

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Providence Care is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join an inter-professional team in a non-acute setting. The role delivers safe, patient-centered care in alignment with the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Responsibilities include direct care, care planning, and advocacy for patients and caregivers. The RPN will support transitions and educational opportunities while meeting the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advocates for patients and their caregivers, recognizing them as major decision makers.
• Seeks assistance when knowledge, judgement or skill are insufficient or beyond the scope of practice for a Registered Practical Nurse, or when patient or environmental factors prohibit the delivery of safe and effective care.
• Evaluates the outcome of patient care plan and modifies the plan based on patient responses using professional judgment and reports information with key stakeholders as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Unrestricted license

Education

College certificate/diploma in nursing

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) (Part Time)

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 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.

Location

Providence Transitional Care Centre – Level 3

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

• 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
• Advocates for patients and their caregivers, recognizing them as major decision makers
• Seeks assistance when knowledge, judgement or skill are insufficient or beyond the scope of practice for a Registered Practical Nurse, or when patient or environmental factors prohibit the delivery of safe and effective care
• Evaluates the outcome of patient care plan and modifies the plan based on patient responses using professional judgment and reports information with key stakeholders as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Disclosure

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.