registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

THORNCLIFFE PLACE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE LTD; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing home seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing services and health education. The role involves assessing patient needs and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure effective care. Ideal candidates are organized team players with appropriate certifications and experience in nursing.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services based on patient assessments and care plans.
• Monitor patients' progress and consult with healthcare team members.
• Provide safety and health education to patients and families.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

College diploma in Practical Nursing

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks

• 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

• 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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities

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