Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Golden Plough Lodge Part-time, permanent Ongoing recruitment

Northumberland County Housing Corporation; Cobourg; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Northumberland County Housing Corporation's Golden Plough Lodge is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide high-quality geriatric care. The role involves direct resident care, medication administration, and collaboration with the health-care team to support residents' well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, completed the RPN Medication Administration Course, and has strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Must have successfully completed the RPN Medication Administration Course.
• Current experience (2 years minimum) in geriatric nursing preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to accept direction yet work with minimum supervision.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must have satisfactory work performance in present position.
• Must have previous proven good attendance record.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.
• Current CPR Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Nursing Process by assisting with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care, under the supervision of the Registered Nursing staff.
• Provides direct nursing care for a group of residents, including all aspects of medication delivery, monitoring, storage and recording.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with residents, families, team members and other staff of the facility.
• Provides guidance and acts as an effective member of the care team.
• Reports pertinent information to other health care team members.
• Documents all aspects of resident care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing

Geriatric care

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Documentation

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

Certificate of Competence - College of Nurses of Ontario

RPN Medication Administration Course

CPR Certification

Job description

Our long-term care home, the Golden Plough Lodge is currently looking to fill the following existing vacancies:

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

• Wage: starting at $37.75/ hour

Part-time, permanent Golden Plough Lodge Ongoing recruitment

Duties and responsibilities

• Participates in the Nursing Process by assisting with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care, under the supervision of the Registered Nursing staff.
• Provides direct nursing care for a group of residents, as defined by the standards of Nursing Practice, including all aspects of medication delivery, monitoring, storage and recording.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with residents, families, team members and other staff of the facility.
• Provides guidance and acts as an effective member of the care team.
• Reports pertinent information to other members of the health care team.
• Documents all aspects of resident care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Must have successfully completed the RPN Medication Administration Course.
• Current experience (2 years minimum) in geriatric nursing preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to accept direction yet work with minimum supervision.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must have satisfactory work performance in present position.
• Must have previous proven good attendance record.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.
• Current CPR Certificate.

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