Registered Practical Nurse

Position Summary

Part‑Time (day shifts) – 7:00 am‑3:00 pm with rotational weekend schedule, and occasional extended hours. Home:
Westside Long‑Term Care,

Location:

Etobicoke, ON. Hourly wage: starting at $33.46. Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will enhance effective management and quality of nursing practice in accordance with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards, and Southbridge Care Homes Standards.

• Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders, and administrative policies; observe, report, and record vital signs, symptoms, and conditions of residents; initiate remedial health measures where appropriate.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review, and evaluate resident care plans; monitor residents’ health, note changes in condition, and assess need for referral to doctors; process and implement physician orders.
• Organize and direct functions and activities related to the provision of care to residents, including restorative and palliative care as required; interpret and implement 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; participate in in‑service education; monitor performance and conduct performance appraisals; refer problems to the Director of Care.

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health‑care practices, including Infection Control Practices.
• Effective human‑relations skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Effective communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• 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 their 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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