registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

The Village of Ridgeview Court; Milton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility is seeking a practical nurse to administer medications, monitor patients, and provide nursing services in Milton. Candidates must have valid nursing qualifications including CPR and First Aid certificates, and be eligible for licensure. This position offers a salary between $27.00 to $30.00 hourly for a full-time role. There is no remote work option.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
• CPR and First Aid Certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and ensure infection control.
• Monitor patients' progress and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Organized

Accurate

Initiative

Team player

Education

Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province

Job description

Job details

• Location: 545 Dymott Avenue Milton, ON L9E 2C9
• Salary: 27.00 to 30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Work hours: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Overtime available

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

Work setting

• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• As per collective agreement

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

2025-12-13

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