RPN - Registered Practical Nurse

Advantage Personnel; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing care. The role is casual/on-call with a pay rate of $31.50/hour. Responsibilities include documenting resident progress, administering medications, and fostering teamwork among health care staff. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Document and communicate resident care progress and plans.
• Administer medications and treatments within the scope.

Skills

Nursing care according to the Gentlecare philosophy

Documentation and communication

Medication administration

Assessment of residents' needs

Health education

Teamwork

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Medication Administration course

Job description

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse

Pay Rate: $ 31.50 / hr

Shift: Casual/ On- call Days , Afternoon, Occasional nights

Location: Glenburnie , Ontario

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse provides quality nursing care . The Registered Practical Nurse will carry out the duties in alignment to the organizations mission, vision and values, and work to further its priorities.

Job Description

• Provides nursing care according to the Gentlecare ™ philosophy
• Resident Care
• Documents and communicates resident progress, plans of care, assessments, interventions, and health history
• Provides nursing care to residents, assisting with general health care including cleanliness, grooming, rest, nourishment, elimination and diversional therapy
• Administers medications, treatments and nursing care within scope
• Assists with the assessment of the residents' needs and the creation, execution and evaluation of their plan of care
• Assists with rehabilitation and preventative care to residents in accordance with the plan of care (e.g. encourages independence, assisting with walking, active and passive exercises, etc.)
• Provides health education to residents within scope of practice
• Assists with provisions of social and recreational activities for residents
• Provides for the residents' emotional and physical comfort and safety
• Fosters teamwork and communication among the health care aides/personal support workers

Requirements

• Current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
• Successful completion of the Medication Administration for RPNs course at a recognized community college after January 1985 (if graduated before 1985).
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen