Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Part Time 2025

County of Essex; Leamington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to provide personalized nursing care, ensuring the comfort and dignity of residents while adhering to the highest standards of practice. You will engage with residents, assess their needs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance their quality of life. If you are a caring professional with a commitment to excellence and a passion for making a difference, this position is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, and take the next step in your nursing career.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and RPNAO.
• Minimum six months nursing experience in Long Term Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to CNO standards and policies.
• Administer medications and assess resident conditions.
• Supervise Personal Support Workers and update electronic documentation.

Skills

Nursing Care

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

Electronic Patient Records

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Tools

Electronic Documentation Systems

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Department: Sun Parlor Home
Location: Leamington, Ontario
Position Type: Part Time

Who We Are:

For over 100 years the Sun Parlor Home has been offering long term care to the community of Essex County. Our Mission is “to serve our community by providing supportive resident-focused care that promotes quality of life.” As a not-for-profit municipally owned and subsidized long-term care home, with 206 beds, all of our resources are dedicated to our residents.

Leamington, Ontario, located on the north shore of Lake Erie, provides a thriving diversity of urban and rural experiences.

In A Nutshell:

The Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens located in Leamington is recruiting for a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). Reporting to the Nursing Leadership Team, the RPN provides nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards of practice, applicable legislation and policies and procedures.

Day In The Life:

• Ensures quality of care tailored to the individualized needs of residents.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services.
• Is knowledgeable and has the skill to administer medications to residents appropriately.
• Interacts with the residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
• Assess resident condition through recognizing and interpreting signs and symptoms.
• Reviews laboratory results.
• Participates in Inter-Disciplinary Team Conferences.
• Utilizes evidence-based screening protocols to promote health and prevent illness.
• Responsible for addressing resident, family or visitor concerns brought forward and communicate area of concern to applicable department manager.
• Performs and supervises services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, colostomy care, peritoneal dialysis, and overseeing restorative care programs and palliative care.
• Supervises and supports Personal Support Workers.
• Reports to Registered Nurses and the Nurse Leaders.
• Updates electronic documentation on residents.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Nurses of Ontario (RPNAO).
• A minimum of six months nursing experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• Experience working with an electronic patient record.
• Must be available to work every other weekend and up to 15 shifts in a 4 week schedule including holidays.
• Requires Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance and TB screening.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid.

What We Are Offering:

• $31.33 per hour to start, progressing to a maximum of $33.64 per hour. Plus 12% in lieu of benefits according to the collective agreement.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca by the posting deadline. Due to the volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted.

The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through [e-mail]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.