Registered Practice Nurse (RPN) – Multiple Positions Available

St. Joseph's Healthcare; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario seeks compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) to join their team. In this role, you will deliver exemplary care to residents in a collaborative setting. The position requires current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses and offers a competitive hourly rate. Excellent documentation and communication skills are essential. Additional benefits include pension plan enrollment and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Benefit Plan for Casual, Part Time Staff

Qualifications

• Experience in long term care preferred.
• Experience in administering medications and monitoring client response.
• Ability to meet physical demands and apply effective body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of client activities of daily living.
• Document treatment protocols and medications administered.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies.

Skills

Excellent documentation skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses

Current CPR certificate

Job description

Detailed Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting career in the healthcare sector? St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre is the largest Long Term Care Facility in Brantford and Brant County with 205 beds and is focused on providing high-quality care to our residents.

We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) to join our organization. You will be an integral part of a collaborative and inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering exemplary care to our residents.

Position

Registered Practical Nurse

Type

Casual, Part Time

Shifts

Days, Evenings, or Nights

Rate of Pay

$30.69 – $31.26/hour

This Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for providing day-to-day support to the multidisciplinary team by assisting with providing care to the residents. The RPN is required to perform their duties in a manner that is consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Key Accountabilities & Success Criteria

Performs all duties in accordance with legislation, the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Nurses Guidelines for Professional Behaviour, the Mission Statement, and policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre, Brantford.

• Document treatment protocols and medications administered, unusual incidents, near misses, advice given to client or caregiver and any other pertinent information on client char
• Assist in maintaining a safe physical and psycho-social environment.
• Assist with the implementation and organization of client Instrumental Activities of Daily living; Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Comply with St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre’s Privacy and Confidentiality policy based on PHIPA principles.
• “Trouble shoot” for staff, participants, families, and physicians.
• Promote and support ongoing staff professional development.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, established standards outlined in the “Standards of Nursing Practice” from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Provide support and assistance during staff absences.
• Administer medications as prescribed by participant’s physician and requested by participant’s family and maintain an accurate record in MAR.
• Assess participant’s ability to ambulate and perform lifts and transfers, assist participant with ambulation as necessary.
• Provide appropriate interventions with participants exhibiting responsive behaviours, communicate and document outcomes.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and provide direction to other team members.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Current CPR certificate
• Experience in long term care preferred
• Experience in administering medications and monitoring client response to medications
• Excellent documentation, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work as an effective team member.
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet physical demands of the position.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefit Plan for Casual, Part Time Staff

St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, staff, and others from COVID-19. As such, subject to any verified medical exemption or accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, it will be a condition of employment that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

How to apply

CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should speak with their Case Manager before applying for this position