Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Lawbell Senior Home Care Services situated in Orillia, ON is currently looking for applications for the role of Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.) who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Part time leading to full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Lawbell Senior Home Care Services
Position: Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $27.00 to $30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 24 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Orillia, ON

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for administering medications.
  • The candidate must apply aseptic techniques, including sterile dressing.
  • The candidate will be responsible for specimen collection.
  • The candidate will be responsible for ensuring infection control.
  • The candidate will be responsible for monitoring nutritional intake.
  • The candidate must observe and record the therapeutic and side effects of medications.
  • The candidate must prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and sterilizing surgical areas.
  • The candidate will be responsible for providing technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves, and passing instruments to surgeons.
  • The candidate must clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments.
  • The candidate must provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care.
  • The candidate will be responsible for monitoring established respiratory and intravenous therapy.
  • The candidate must provide safety and health education to individuals and their families.
  • The candidate will be responsible for providing nursing services to patients within a defined scope of practise based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
  • The candidate must monitor patients’ progress, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, and consult with appropriate members of the healthcare team.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must be eligible for practical nurse licensure in their province/territory of work, have completed the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination, and hold a CPR and First Aid certificate.
  • The candidate should be accurate.
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
  • The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.

Work setting

  • The candidate’s relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.
  • The candidate should be willing to relocate whether the candidate would be ready to move into a new city/different city for a job.
  • The candidate should work in a nursing home/home for the aged or people who don’t need to be in a hospital but can’t be cared for at home.
  • The candidate must work in chronic or long-term care facilities/centres.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must be bondable.
  • The candidate should undergo a thorough basic security clearance, tuberculosis test and vulnerable sector check.
  • The candidate must have proof of immunization.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own transportation.
  • The candidate must have their own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be able to handle a large caseload.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive On-site housing options and Other benefits.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

lawbell91@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
  • Copy of latest school transcript
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