registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Kawartha Heights Retirement Living; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawartha Heights Retirement Living in Peterborough, ON is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.) for full-time permanent day and evening shifts in a nursing home setting. On-site position with health and other benefits; candidates must have Canadian Practical Nurse Registration and relevant college education.

Responsibilities include administering medications, infection control, monitoring vital signs, and providing nursing services per care plan.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
• College/CEGEP education in practical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications.
• Conduct specimen collection?
• Monitor nutritional intake.
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects.
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files.
• Take vital signs.
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy.
• 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.

Skills

Medication administration

Infection control

Vital signs monitoring

Nursing assessment

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Job details

registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Employer: Kawartha Heights Retirement Living

Location

• Location 2300 Denure Drive Peterborough , ON K9K 0G8
• Work location On site

Contract

• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits:Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 4 vacancies

Salary

• $ 24.00 to $ 25.21 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 60 to 80 hours bi-weekly

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Other benefits

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged
• Retirement home

Responsibilities

• Administer medications
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• 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

Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• 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.