registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Government of Canada; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government healthcare agency in Eastern Ontario seeks a dedicated practical nurse to provide essential nursing services. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, monitoring progress, and consulting with the healthcare team. Eligible candidates must have at least a College/CEGEP education and be licensable as a practical nurse. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Health and financial benefits are included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing preferred.
• CPR Certificate is required.
• Criminal record check and immunization records are needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment.
• Monitor and evaluate patients’ progress and consult healthcare team.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Organized

Education

College/CEGEP

Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

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

• 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

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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• OrganizedReliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available