registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Riverwood Senior Living; Alliston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living facility in Ontario seeks a part-time healthcare professional to provide nursing services and personal care to patients. The role requires a degree in a relevant field and offers an hourly wage of $26.40 to $28.00, with the responsibilities focusing on administering medications and monitoring patient health. Candidates must be permanent or temporary residents authorized to work in Canada.

Benefits

Free parking available

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of geriatrics and palliative care is important.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment.
• Monitor patients' progress and consult with healthcare team.
• Take vital signs including blood pressure and pulse.

Skills

Experience

Knowledge of geriatrics

Palliative care skills

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 26.40 to 28.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 75 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Part time
• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

Experience an asset

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Ensure infection control
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics
• Palliative care

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-11-26