Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Full Time (FT) - Lakefield

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Lakefield; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care services for seniors in Ontario seeks a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to ensure effective management and quality of nursing practice. The role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, and providing compassionate care. Applicants should have a current certificate of competence and dedication to working with seniors. This position is full-time and offers an opportunity to impact the lives of residents positively.

Qualifications

• Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards.
• Assist in assessing patients and developing care plans.
• Monitor health and note changes in condition.

Skills

Nursing standards

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Current certificate of competence

Registration with Approved Institutions

Job description

Overview

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

General Responsibilities

1. Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
2. Assist in assessing patients / residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans. Monitor health, note changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; process and implement physicians’ orders.

Qualifications

1. Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province.
2. Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province.
3. Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.
4. Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in infection control practices.
6. Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
7. Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally (in person or over the phone) and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanor.
8. Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the “big picture” and generate creative solutions.
9. Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills.

Time Type: Full time

About Extendicare

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes.