registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Bay Haven Care Community; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Job summary

Bay Haven Care Community in Canada seeks a practical nurse for on-site geriatric care. You will administer medications, perform sterile dressings, monitor vitals, and support patient assessment with the healthcare team.

Applicants should be eligible for LPN licensure in the province, hold a CPR certificate, and have college-level nursing education. The role requires dedication and precise, compassionate patient care at the facility.

Qualifications

• College/CEGEP education in nursing or allied program.
• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory.
• CPR certificate required or valid at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications.
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing.
• Conduct specimen collection.
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects.
• Record observations in patient files.
• Take vital signs.
• Monitor respiratory and IV therapies.
• Provide safety and health education to patients and families.
• Provide nursing services within defined scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and consult with healthcare team.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Sound discrimination

Attention to detail

Time management

Dependability

Education

College/CEGEP

LPN licensure eligible

Job description

• Sound discrimination
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth