Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services; Brampton; Sur place; CAD 36 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Nurse Next Door People Promise

24/7 support center for scheduling

24/7 client care support

Résumé du poste

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services in Brampton, Canada, seeks an LPN/RPN to deliver skilled nursing care at clients' homes, collaborating with RNs and the care team to translate care plans into meaningful, Happier Aging experiences.

As part of our Happier Aging philosophy, you will perform direct patient care, medication administration, and education for clients and their families, while upholding safety and compassionate service at all times.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/RPN program from a recognized community college.
• Current Certificate of Competence and registration in good standing with the applicable provincial College of Nurses.
• Minimum of six months to one year's experience.
• Trach care and GTube feeding experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and technical nursing skills.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent client service and interact respectfully with clients, families, team members, and community partners.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct client care within the scope of nursing practice, using sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Implements and supports plans of care and prescribed treatments in alignment with clinical direction and client goals.
• Completes accurate, timely, and detailed documentation consistent with the nursing process and standards.
• Conducts ongoing client assessments and monitors changes that may impact health or safety.
• Participates in health education, therapeutic counseling, and emotional support for clients and families.
• Observes client condition and communicates findings to the RN or clinical lead.
• Assists with client discharge, transitions, or transfers to ensure continuity of care.
• Prepares, administers, and documents medications as authorized within scope.
• Monitors adverse reactions to medications promptly and accurately.
• Initiates emergency measures as needed in line with training and policy.
• Coordinates home health services with other disciplines as needed.
• Performs skills and procedures per provincial scope of practice and policies.
• Follows infection prevention and universal precautions at all times.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Uses equipment safely and appropriately.
• Upholds client rights to privacy, choice, and confidentiality.

Connaissances

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Licensed Practical Nurse program (LPN)

Description du poste

Career with Purpose and Heart

Happier Aging Philosophy

you.

Caregiving as a Career

A Career with Purpose and Heart

YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.

Happier Aging Philosophy

At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.

At Nurse Next Door, we believe Bold Kindness is the courage to lead with heart, accountability, and clinical excellence in service of Happier Aging.

The Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for providing skilled nursing care that supports safety, comfort, and quality of life for clients aging at home. Working in collaboration with a Registered Nurse and the broader care team, the LPN/RPN helps translate care plans into consistent, meaningful care experiences that promote Happier Aging.

Through sound clinical judgment, clear communication, and trusted relationships with clients and families, the LPN/RPN plays an essential role in delivering care that is both technically excellent and deeply human.

About Nurse Next Door

At Nurse Next Door, we believe Bold Kindness is the courage to lead with heart, accountability, and clinical excellence in service of Happier Aging.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care within the scope of nursing practice and applicable legislative acts, using sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Implements and supports plans of care and prescribed treatments in alignment with clinical direction and client goals.
• Completes accurate, timely, and detailed documentation consistent with the nursing process, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
• Conducts ongoing client assessments and monitors changes that may impact health, safety, or quality of life.
• Participates in health education, therapeutic counseling, teaching, and emotional support for clients and families, recognizing their role in the Happier Aging journey.
• Observes clients condition and communicates relevant findings to the Registered Nurse or appropriate clinical lead in a timely manner.
• Assists with client discharge, transitions, or transfers to support continuity of care.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to clients and caregivers related to diagnoses, treatments, and care plans.
• Prepares, administers, and documents medications as authorized within scope, including oral, topical, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
• Monitors, reports, and documents adverse reactions to medications or treatments promptly and accurately.
• Recognizes the need for and initiates emergency measures quickly and appropriately, in accordance with training and policy.
• Participates in the coordination of home health services, communicating identified needs for other disciplines (such as PT, OT, ST, or dietetics) to the Care Designer, Director of Nursing, or Registered Nurse.
• Performs all skills, treatments, and procedures competently in accordance with provincial scope of practice, agency policies, and professional standards.
• Follows principles of infection prevention, control, and universal precautions at all times.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, contributing to a culture of learning and continuous quality improvement.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and appropriately.
• Upholds client rights at all times, including the right to privacy, choice, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse program from a recognized community college.
• Current Certificate of Competence and registration in good standing with the applicable provincial College of Nurses.
• Minimum of six months to one years experience.
• trach care and gtube feeding experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and technical nursing skills.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent client service and interact respectfully with clients, families, team members, and community partners.
• Commitment to treating clients, team members, and the public with courtesy, respect, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated empathy and responsiveness to client needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently while remaining connected to clinical support.
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray, as required.

Environment, Personal Protective Equipment, or Physical Demands

Environment

• Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances, primarily within the client’s home and occasionally in institutional environments such as hospitals.
• May be required to respond to emergency situations.
• Travel is required.
• Position includes potential exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).

Personal Protective Equipment

• May include gloves, masks, and eye or face protection as required to safely perform care and follow infection prevention and control practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull as required by client care needs.

What We Offer

• In home care with private clients
• Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
• $26.00 to $30.00 per hour
• 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
• 24/7 assistance related to client care

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be reaching out to candidates who meet the specific requirements for this role.

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.