Registered Practical Nurse

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse in Uxbridge. This casual role involves assessing residents, developing care plans, and managing nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have current certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario and strong communication skills. The position requires effective nursing practices, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be committed to high standards of care and have the ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Completed a negative vulnerable sector check within 6 months.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards.
• Assess residents and develop care plans.
• Organize and direct functions related to resident care.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate work of nursing and personal care staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Human relation skills

Knowledge of Infection Control Practices

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nursing and health care practices knowledge

Education

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Location: Uxbridge, ON

Hourly Wage: starting at $33.47

Status: Casual

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards and Southbridge Care Homes Standards.

This is a Casual - No line role with mixed working hours including a rotational weekend schedule, though extended hours may be required from time to time. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring high attention to detail and strong time management skills. The role includes regular use of computer systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provide 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, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders.
• Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.
• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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