Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.) Full Time NEW

Job details

Location
62 Big Bend Avenue, Powassan
Powassan, ON
P0H 1Z0

Salary
35.74 to 37.61 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week

Terms of employment
Permanent employment
Full time
Evening, Shift, Night, Day, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible

Benefits:
All other benefits as per collective agreement

Vacancies
14 vacancies

Employer
Eastholme Home for the Aged

Overview

Languages
English

Education
College/CEGEP

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting
Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Responsibilities

Tasks
Administer medications
Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
Conduct specimen collection
Ensure infection control
Monitor nutritional intake
Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
Take vital signs
Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
Monitor patients’ progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization
Geriatrics
Palliative care

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Tuberculosis test
Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Large caseload

Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics

Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply