Registered Practical Nurse RPN

Foundation Health; Brockville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential care to individuals in long-term care facilities, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, as well as a commitment to patient-centered care. With flexible schedules and a supportive work environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of others while enjoying a range of perks and benefits.

Benefits

$1500 signing bonus

Flexible schedules

Company-sponsored health and dental benefits

Loyalty bonus after 600 hours

Paid sick days

Paid orientation and training

Educational assistance program

Employee referral program

Monthly travel allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in long-term care or retirement home setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor residents' health conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement care plans.
• Educate residents and families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Wound Care

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Crisis Resolution

Education

Diploma from a recognized RPN program

Registered Practical Nurse certification

Tools

First Aid certification

CPR Level C certification

Mobile Applications

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

At RT Medical, we’re committed to providing the best quality services to support our patients and customers in their health and wellness needs. This commitment includes supporting all of our team members however we can.

Perks

• $1500 signing bonus
• Flexible schedules with 8 - 12 hour shifts
• Company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Loyalty bonus after 600 hours
• Paid sick days
• Paid orientation and paid training
• Educational assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Monthly travel allowance - contingent on meeting criteria of 100 hours/month

RT Medical Job Description

Registered Practical Nurses provide care to individuals who need assistance as they deal with the effects of aging, injury, surgery, or illness. Please note that this position is for agency staffing support and will be direct at multiple long term care facilities. We are not providing living accommodations at this time.

The role will include:

• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitoring and assessing residents' health conditions.
• Providing wound care and assisting with dressing changes.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
• Educating residents and their families about health conditions and treatments.
• Ensuring residents' safety and comfort.
• Documenting residents' health status and care provided.
• Responding to emergencies and providing immediate care as needed.
• Performing other clinical duties as required.
• Experience in wound care, IV medications and re-sites, catheter care, compression/VAC, and ostomy care considered an asset.
• Delegate as required within your scope of practice.
• This role will be directly at a long-term care facility.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a recognized RPN program or equivalent.
• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience working in a long-term care or retirement home setting is considered an asset.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel, and reach, ability to lift 50lbs (23 kg) independently, ability to assist clients with standing, walking, and sitting; ability to reposition clients in bed.
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR.
• Updated immunization records (including completion of a two-step tuberculosis test within the last 6 months).
• Clear Vulnerable sector checks are required upon hire.
• Ability to interact with others in a caring, tactful, and courteous manner.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and crisis-resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid G2/G driver's license and access to a reliable car. This position requires daily travel of more than 1 hour, so 100% must have a vehicle. Candidates without a vehicle will not be considered.
• Ability to use phone applications.

Requirements

• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months.
• Submission of proof of two COVID vaccinations.
• TB test completed within 6 months to a year.
• Immunization record.
• Up-to-date CPR and First Aid certification.
• Mask Fit.

About Us

RT Medical is a patient-focused healthcare company specializing in agency staffing, home care, self-testing products ranging from pregnancy and fertility to COVID-19 and flu, and virtual care and allied health services.

For private and government-run care facilities facing staffing challenges, we offer the services of our dedicated team for staffing support.

With a fun, friendly and results-driven culture, working with RT Medical is an opportunity to be rewarded for your contributions to a growing startup, while helping Canadians through a patient-centered care approach.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RT Medical proudly celebrates the diversity in our country and amongst our staff. We strongly encourage applications from people of under-represented communities, including Indigenous, migrant, people of colour and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.