registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Schlegel Villages; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected healthcare provider in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a qualified Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services within a nursing home setting. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patients' health, and providing education on safety and health. Ideal candidates will possess a College diploma and be certified in BCLS/CPR. Strong client focus and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a nursing home or similar setting is an asset.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and CPR is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and ensure infection control.
• Monitor patients' progress and consult with healthcare team members.
• Provide nursing services per patient assessment.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Organized

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

College or CEGEP diploma

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication\'s therapeutic and side effects
• Take vital signs
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits