Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Athens

RhynoCare; Athens; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Athens is seeking experienced Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) for diverse facilities. This role offers competitive hourly wages, travel compensation, and consistent scheduling. Ideal candidates are registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have certifications in BLS, First Aid, and CPR. Responsibilities include providing care in line with established protocols and ensuring residents' health and safety.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is mandatory.
• BLS, First Aid & CPR certification required.
• Experience with infectious diseases highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to established policy and physician’s orders.
• Ensure timely admission and comprehensive orientation for residents.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

BLS Certificate

Valid First Aid & CPR

Job description

***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***

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 Athens area.

This opportunity allows you to earn above-average wages with travel compensation and accommodation.

Shifts would be early morning, afternoon, evening, overnight with consistent 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).