Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - ACE - FT

southlake; Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

HOOPP pension plan

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Southlake Regional Health Centre invites applications for an experienced Registered Practical Nurse to join the ACE unit. The role focuses on elderly patient care, collaboration with an interprofessional team and adherence to nursing standards and best practices.

The ideal candidate holds an RPN diploma, active CNO registration, and current BLS; experience in acute geriatric medicine is preferred. The unit emphasizes learning, safety, and high-quality patient experiences within a supportive team

Qualifications

• RPN diploma from a recognized school of nursing.
• RPN Certificate of Registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Recent experience in acute general medicine nursing preferred.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within the RPN scope of practice.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families and health-care team.
• Collaborates with RNs to support patients with complex health needs.
• Contributes to assessment, planning and documentation of patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

RPN diploma

Registration with CNO

Job description

Job Category: Nursing

Hospital Location: Newmarket ON

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Number of Positions: 1

Union: SEIU SERVICE

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $38.39 - $39.02

Why Join Our Team?

A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.

Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).

Progressive health and dental benefit plans.

HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.

Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

About the role:

ACE (Acute Care of the Elderly) is a 23 bed unit that is dedicated to the care of patients over the age of 70 focusing care or acute care treatment that restores and maintains function with a plan to return to the community. Unit allows for staff to diversify their learning and skill with focus on medicine and care of the elderly.

Extensive interdepartmental collaboration with team consisting of occupational therapists and OT assistants, physiotherapists and PT assistants, recreational therapist, and RN/RPN/PSW care model with collaboration with our behavioral support team and outpatient Geriatric Clinic. Please join our ACE family!

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) role models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (Southlake). The RPN works collaboratively as a member of the health care team. The RPN provides direct patient care to patients based on the three-factor framework as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario standard, RN and RPN Practice: The Client, Nurse and the Environment. These three factors have an impact on decision making related to care-provider assignment as well as the need for consultation and collaboration among care providers. All nurses make a commitment to lifelong learning.

What you'll be doing:

• Provides patient and family focused care within the RPN scope of practice, based on the three factor framework of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Functions in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes
• Ensures that practice is consistent with entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines and legislation
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team
• Practices collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide elements of care for patients/clients with complex health issues
• Practices collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional health care team
• Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed
• Contributes to the assessment and documentation of each patient's health status on an ongoing basis
• Assists in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness
• Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students to the clinical units
• Acts as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/delegate

What you bring:

• RPN diploma from a recognized school of nursing
• RPN Certificate of Registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BLS certification required
• Physical Assessment course preferred
• Recent related experience in acute general medicine nursing preferred
• Recent experience with initiation and maintenance of IV therapy preferred
• Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient/client needs
• Able to work 12 hour shifts, nights, and weekends
• Ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice as per the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Experience with health teaching preferred
• Experience with accessing, maintaining and blood sampling from central venous access devices (CVAD)
• Knowledge of the complex and geriatric medical populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of skin assessment and wound care
• Good working knowledge of Electronic Documentation Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care and teamwork
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families