Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Collège Boréal; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking professional Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) for various long-term and acute care facilities. Successful candidates will utilize sound nursing practices to deliver excellent care, with opportunities for consistent shifts and a structured schedule. Strong communication, ability to work both independently and as a team, along with relevant certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current registration in Ontario.
• BLS and First Aid & CPR certification required.
• Immunization proof and police check needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to policies and physician’s orders.
• Ensure timely admissions and safe resident transfers.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

BLS Certificate

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

We are currently looking for highly professional, experienced Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to work in a variety of long term and acute care facilities in the Little Current area.

Shifts would be early morning, afternoon, evening, overnight withconsistent hours and a set schedule until further notice.

Responsibilities

To provide nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an RPN.
Utilize sound nursing practice principles to ensure the delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
Ensure a timely and accessible admission for the residents including a comprehensive orientation to the home and the services offered within the home Ensure that resident transfers and discharges are timely and safe
Ensure the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, ensure protocols are followed on all assigned shifts
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of the residents

Requirements

Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Able to work with persons with Infectious Diseases
BLS Certificate
Valid First Aid & CPR
Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) proof of negative TB skin test within one (1) year as well as Hepatitis B
Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to work the flexible shift times, depending on the facility; eight (8) or twelve (12) hours in length.
Must be able to ‘float’ from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need.
Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed upon facility/unit.
Must be in compliance with the RhynoCare Healthcare shift acceptance/cancellation policy (provided for review upon hiring).