Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Temp Fulltime Days (8hr shift)

Extendicare; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health care is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Port Hope. The role focuses on the management and quality of nursing practice, ensuring care standards are met, while engaging with residents and their families. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant nursing certificate, strong communication skills, and experience in long-term care or community homecare. Join a dedicated team committed to enriching the lives of seniors and enhancing your own work experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration or eligibility for registration in nursing.
• Preferred previous managerial experience in long-term care.
• Ability to work with cognitively impaired individuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nursing care standards and observe patient conditions.
• Assist in developing and reviewing care plans and monitor health.
• Implement physician orders and assess need for referrals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Certificate of competence from Approved Institutions

Job description

Job Description

The RPN/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.

For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

• Union Name: SEIU
• Union Local: Port Hope
• Union Classification (Title): RPN
• Shift times: 0600-1400
• Nursing Schedule: As per SEIU collective agreement
• Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

For both Non-Union and Union jobs, the following description applies:

General Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review, and evaluate care plans. Monitor health, note changes in condition, and assess the need for referral to doctors; process and implement physicians’ orders.

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.
• Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, including Infection Control Practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively, both verbally (in person or over the phone) and in writing; an active listener with a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to collect and analyze information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; ability to synthesize information from various sources to see the big picture and generate creative solutions.
• Organizational, planning, time management, and multi-tasking skills.

Time Type

Full-time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you join a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations, including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.