Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Ottawa

Rhynocare; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) for various long-term and acute care facilities in the Ottawa area. This role offers competitive wages along with travel compensation and accommodation. Candidates will enjoy consistent hours and a set schedule. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality nursing care, ensuring safe admissions and discharges, and managing medications. Ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to providing exceptional care to residents. If you are a dedicated professional ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a BLS Certificate.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to established policies and physician’s orders.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for residents.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Education

Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

BLS Certificate

Valid First Aid & CPR

Tools

Immunization Records

Vulnerable Sector Police Check

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 Ottawa 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).