Part-Time Afternoon Registered Practical Nurse

Location: Belle River

Part-Time Afternoon Registered Practical Nurse
About this position
"How do you live in the moment?"

We are passionate about "Making Every Moment Matter". We are seeking a candidate that shares our values—a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The  Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)  reports to the Assistant Director of Care/Nurse Manager and provides clinical leadership to support safe, high-quality, person-centred care. The RPN coordinates and oversees the delivery of nursing care, completes assessments, contributes to care planning and evaluation, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident goals while preserving dignity, choice, and quality of life.

The RPN practices in accordance with the Fixing Long‑Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22, the Home’s required programs and policies, and applicable College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards. The RPN provides direction and support to other care team members, promotes documentation excellence, medication safety, and infection prevention practices, and serves as a clinical resource and advocate for residents, families/SDMs, and staff.

Wage Rate:

The starting wage rate is $34.92 per hour.

Vacancy:

This is an existing vacancy.

Hours of work: 2pm - 10pm

Please note:

These lines are structured to provide 30 hours on a biweekly basis, include every other weekend, and follow a consistent, pre‑established schedule of working days.

Responsibilities:

Provide safe, compassionate person-centered nursing care, supporting resident dignity, choice, and quality of life in alignment with the Residents Bill of Rights.

Complete nursing assessments within scope, recognize changes in condition, and implement or adjust care plan interventions in collaboration with RN, physicians/NP, and interdisciplinary team.

Communicate changes in resident status and care updates to the resident and/or SDM/POA and ensure timely follow-up.

Contribute to care planning and documentation processes (including inter

RAI), and support care conferences, admissions/returns from hospital, and significant change documentation.

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation consistent with CNO standards and Home policy.

Implement orders and provide medications and treatments safely, following Home policy, pharmacy procedures, and CNO medication accountabilities.

Identify, document, and report medication errors or near misses and participate in learning and prevention strategies.

Deliver day-to-day nursing care that supports required clinical programs under FLTCA and Ontario Regulation 246/22.

Apply and model IPAC practices (hand hygiene, PPE, point-of-care risk assessment, additional precautions) and raise concerns promptly.

Provide care using culturally safe and appropriate communication and approaches, respecting resident identity and preferences.

Work in accordance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements, reporting hazards and participating in prevention strategies related to workplace violence.

Participate in the Home’s fire safety and emergency preparedness program, including required training drills and response to emergency codes.

Collaborate respectfully with PSWs and the interdisciplinary team; provide day-to-day guidance and support to PSWs consistent with role expectations and competency.

Support a positive resident/family experience through active listening, prompt follow-up, and service recovery actions.

Contribute to conflict prevention and resolution by using respectful communication and escalating concerns appropriately.

Participate in audits, quality initiatives, and improvement actions; understand the Home’s key quality indicators and contribute to achieving and sustaining improvement targets.

Support inspection readiness through accurate documentation, timely follow-up, and adherence to Home policies and procedures.

Protect personal health information and maintain confidentiality in accordance with PHIPA and Home policy.

Follow Home policies and legislative…