Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Schlegel Villages, situated at 695 Block Line Road, Kitchener, ON N2E 3K1, is seeking applications for the position of Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.) who is enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or a full-time job. The shift timings for this position include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, and Morning.

Employer Name: Schlegel Villages
Position: Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $27.97 to $29.84 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 695 Block Line Road, Kitchener, ON N2E 3K1

Also hiring: Light duty cleaner

Job Description

The candidate must provide safety and health education to individuals and their families.
The candidate will provide nursing services to patients within a defined scope of practice based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
The candidate must monitor patients’ progress, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, and consult with appropriate healthcare team members.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one —to two-year program.
A candidate with experience is an asset.
The candidate must complete the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination and have a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and CPR Certificate.
The candidate should be client-focused.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible.
The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
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 should work in a nursing home, a home for the aged, or for people who don’t need to be in a hospital but can’t be cared for at home.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
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 detail.
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.

Benefits

Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, a Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
Under Financial benefits, the candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit, as well as Life insurance, which assists their loved ones in managing the financial impact of their death.
In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.

How to Apply

Kindly use the given options to submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

By mail

695 Block Line Road
Kitchener, ON
N2E 3K1