Registered Practical Nurse -RPN - Long Term Care

Advantage Personnel; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Brampton seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to deliver compassionate care in long-term care settings. Responsibilities include providing nursing care, collaborating with the healthcare team, and administering medications. Ideal candidates will have unrestricted registration as an RPN and good communication skills. Weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Medication Administration for RPN's.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with policies and care plans.
• Collaborate with professionals to deliver high-quality resident care.
• Administer medications and contribute to resident assessments.

Skills

Solid communication skills both written and verbal

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Unrestricted Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as RPN

Job description

Job Title: RPN - Registered Practical Nurse - LTC

Location: Brampton, Ontario

Salary:$29 - $31

Shift: Irregular on-call-WEEKEND AVAILABILITY

Job Description:

• Provide nursing care in accordance with policies, physician orders, care plans, and within the RPN scope of practice, ensuring safe and effective clinical support.
• Foster a safe, respectful environment that promotes residents' privacy, dignity, autonomy, and individual lifestyle preferences.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members to support the delivery of high-quality resident care.
• Administer medications and treatments according to CNO, LTCA, and organizational guidelines, while assisting with general health care needs such as hygiene, grooming, nutrition, and therapy.
• Contribute to resident assessments and care plan development, while maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
• Demonstrate commitment to the GentleCare® philosophy and perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Unrestricted Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as RPN
• Successful completion of Medication Administration for RPN's.
• Valid CPR
• TB test/Negative Chest X-ray report
• MMR and other vaccine records
• Proof of Covid Vaccinations (3)
• Solid communication skills both written and verbal
• Basic computer knowledge
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen