Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

peopleCare Communities Inc. is located at 42 Elliott St., Cambridge, ON N1R 2J2. The company actively seeks applicants for the Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.) role. The applicant should be self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start work as soon as possible. It will be Permanent or a full-time job. The assigned Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning, and Morning shifts may include shift timings.

Employer Name: PeopleCare Communities Inc.
Position: Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $30.32 to $32.21 hourly (To be negotiated) / 75 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 42 Elliott St., Cambridge, ON N1R 2J2

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Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for administering medications.
The candidate must conduct specimen collection.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring infection control.
The candidate must monitor nutritional intake.
The candidate must observe and record the therapeutic and side effects of medications.
The candidate must record the therapeutic and side effects observations of medications in patient files.
The candidate must take vital signs.
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 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.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must have completed the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
The candidate should be accurate.
The candidate should be client-focused.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible.
The candidate must be capable of acting on their initiative.
The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
The candidate should have good judgmental 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 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

Security and safety

The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal background check, tuberculosis test and vulnerable sector check.
The candidate must have proof of immunization.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
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 able to distinguish between colours.
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 Group insurance benefits and Night shift premium.
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

To submit your application, please use the options if you are interested.

By email

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By mail

42 Elliott St.
Cambridge, ON
N1R 2J2