Full Time Interim Registered Practical Nurse

Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc.

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 51,880 - 53,740

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Irvine, California is seeking a Full Time Interim Registered Practical Nurse. The nurse will provide and coordinate care to patients while ensuring adherence to professional practices and ethical standards. Candidates must have a valid nursing certificate and demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills. The role involves working with the health care team and reporting to the Nursing Supervisor. This is a full-time position expected to last until June 12, 2026, with possible extension.

Qualifications

Must have strong nursing practice and judgment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to assigned clients consistent with professional standards.
Participate in care conferences with the health care team.
Evaluate the outcomes of nursing care and modify approaches as needed.

Skills

Strong nursing practice

Excellent interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Dependability

Education

Current Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR certification

Job description

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Position

Full Time Interim Registered Practical Nurse

Site

Emo Health Centre

Department

Nursing

Status

Full-time Interim

Salary Scale

$37.66/hr to $39.01/hr

Reports To

Nursing Supervisor, Emo & Rainy River Health Centres

Qualifications Needed

Current Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current CPR certification
Demonstration of strong nursing practice, skill and judgement
Excellent interpersonal skills including distinguished verbal communication abilities
Demonstrated critical thinking, leadership and mentoring skills
Ability and competence to work with all computer systems and applications
Behaviours consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Code of Conduct
Willingness to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights and weekends
Demonstrated alignment with Riverside Health Care’s Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skill to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel, and management
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, ability to multitask and prioritise workload in a fast‑paced healthcare environment
Dependable with a verifiable acceptable attendance record
Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis

Basic Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate nursing care to assigned clients, patients, and residents consistent with current Standards of Professional Practice with the Ontario College of Nurses.
Accept shift rotation and assignments on other nursing units in accordance with staffing needs.
Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
Familiar and in compliance with occupational health & safety workers’ rights and responsibilities.
Perform other duties as may be delegated by the manager or supervisor.

Specific Duties

1. Delivers direct/indirect patient care according to the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and in compliance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Department of Nursing.

• Assessment: Admits clients/patients, obtains a history and initial and ongoing assessment of the nursing needs of assigned clients/patients.

• Planning: Develops a plan of care which assigns priorities and prescribes nursing actions to achieve the desired outcomes for an individual and/or group of patients within 24 hours of admission, considering ongoing assessment, current priorities, and the medical/interdisciplinary care plan. Assures the plan of care is feasible in terms of human resources, time and material resources. Revises plan of care as dictated by the client’s/patient’s needs and medical plan of care.

• Implementation: Coordinates and executes the physician’s orders according to the medical plan of care; coordinates the activities of other health team members. Performs nursing actions required for implementation of client/patient Care Plans. Implements a teaching plan based on the client’s/patient’s and families’ identified needs. Provides support to client/patient and family in understanding and coping with illness. Provides care in the designated area at a skill level which demonstrates the required knowledge and expertise. Communicates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals when indicated. Completes, systematically, the assigned duties conserving time, energy and supplies. Assists clients/patients to achieve or maintain optimal independence. Provides for the safety and well‑being of the individual client/patient, including the environment.

• Evaluation: Continuously evaluates the outcomes of the nursing care of clients/patients and modifies nursing measures and approaches accordingly. Evaluates with the client/patient the results of nursing actions to increase or maintain self‑care ability. Revises with the client/patient, family, and relevant others the expected patient outcome, priority and nursing actions as required. Maintains appropriate documentation and records of observations, nursing care administered and client’s/patient’s response. Ensures continuity of client/patient care through effective reporting at change of shift.

2. Provides safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical nursing care to ensure the personal safety of clients/patients.

3. Uses appropriate assessment tools and techniques in consultation with clients/patients and the health care team to assess clients/patients regarding physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, developmental, environmental, and social needs.

4. Engages client/patient using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement to identify actual and potential client/patient health care needs, strengths, capacities, and goals.

5. Establishes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with clients/patients and the health care team, including the distinction between social interaction and therapeutic relationships.

6. Participates in necessary care conferences with Health Care team.

7. Maintains the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective care in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice.

8. Maintains professional client/patient records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with the organization’s policies and the standards applied by their regulatory body.

9. Shows respect for cultural needs, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of clients.

10‑22. Maintains the capacity to organise time to meet community and admitted clients’/patients’ needs for assessments, communicates with the health care team regarding functional ability within the home, perceived barriers and solutions, remains solution oriented towards discharge home whenever possible, participates in departmental committees and meetings, educational activities and programs for clients/patients and staff, assists in new staff orientation, reports incidents to the Nurse Manager, accepts responsibility for independent actions, participates in professional development courses, assists in staff performance evaluation, demonstrates competence with computer systems, carries out assignments safely and in compliance with regulations, and fulfills other duties as delegated.

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