Registered Practical Nurse, Temporary Part Time, Seniors Mental Health - Parkside 2

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse to provide direct care to patients requiring mental health services. The ideal candidate must have a current nursing registration, recent psychiatric experience, and CPR certification. Responsibilities include developing care plans, performing medical interventions, and reassessing goals in collaboration with the clinical team. Competitive wages and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

On-site café and cafeteria

Corporate and unit/service specific orientation

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Practical Nurse with current and unrestricted registration.
• Experience in psychiatric settings is essential.
• CPR certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing histories from various sources.
• Develop and record goal-oriented nursing care plans.
• Perform interventions with manageable outcomes.
• Follow prescribed medical regimes accurately.
• Re-assess plans according to goals set.
• Recognize unusual patient responses and consult as needed.
• Revise care plans based on evaluations.

Skills

Current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse

Recent experience in an acute psychiatric setting

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Code: 17992
Status: Temporary Part-Time (up to 6 months)
Location: Providence Care Hospital
Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical
Wage: $35.82 - $37.06
Posting Period: Posted until filled

To provide direct professional nursing care to patients requiring mental health services and presenting with less complex care needs. Utilizing the principles of the nursing process and in collaboration with the RN and members of the clinical team, the RPN can provide care to patients with more complex needs within his/her level of competence. The RPN, as a member of the clinical team, contributes to the patient’s journey toward maximum independence and wellness.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
• Must have recent experience in an acute psychiatric setting.
• Must have current CPR certification

Position Responsibilities

• Completing a nursing history based on information received from the patient, family and other sources.
• Developing and recording a goal oriented nursing care plan focused on immediate needs in collaboration with the patient.
• Performing interventions for which he/she can manage the outcomes or has resources to manage the outcomes.
• Accurately following the prescribed medical regime
• Re-assessing the plan in terms of goals set.
• Recognizes unusual patient responses and consults with others as required.
• Revising nursing care plan based on evaluation using professional judgment

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality