Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

ATK Care INC.; Georgina; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking available

Job summary

ATK Care INC. is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse to join our on-site team in a fast-paced facility in Ontario. You will administer medications, monitor patients, and perform nursing duties within approved scope of practice, while collaborating with physicians and other team members.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of nursing experience, a college certificate in Practical Nursing, and strong communication and documentation skills. Relocation readiness is a plus in our facility setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a practical nursing program and eligible for registration in Ontario.
• 1–2 years nursing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Take vital signs
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and families
• Provide nursing services within defined scope of practice
• Monitor patients' progress and consult with healthcare team

Skills

Nursing

Vital signs

Infection control

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

College certificate in Practical Nursing

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a programof 1 year to 2 years

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

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

WORK SETTING

• Willing to relocate
• Nursing home/home for the aged

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Take vital signs
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients basedon patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventionsand consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• First Aid Certificate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Health care plan

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• As per collective agreement

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• Maternity and parental benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available