Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.)

Chelsey Park based in 310 Oxford Street West, London, ON N6H 4N6 is inviting applications from suitable applicants for the position of Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.) who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. Southbridge Care Homes recognises the great responsibility of creating caring surroundings for elders. We seek to guarantee that our residents feel connected, supported, loved, and cared for by managing 36 long-term care homes, retirement and independent living communities across Ontario.

We intend to renovate our communities so that we can continue to provide our residents with consistent, high-quality care now and in the future. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to full time or permanent employment. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift and Morning

Employer Name: Chelsey Park
Position: Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.)
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $23.99 hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week As per collective agreement
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 310 Oxford Street West, London, ON N6H 4N6

Job Description

The candidate will be in charge of providing individuals and their families with safety and health education.
The candidate will be in charge of administering medication as well as observing and documenting therapeutic effects.
The candidate will be required to take vital signs, apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensure infection control, monitor nutritional intake and conduct specimen collection
The candidate will be responsible for providing nursing services to patients within the scope of practise based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
The candidate will be in charge of monitoring patients’ progress, evaluating the efficacy of nursing interventions, and consulting with appropriate members of the healthcare team.
The candidate will be required to perform routine vital sign checks on patients.
The candidate will be required to assist doctors and registered nurses.
The candidate will be expected to communicate with patients’ families.
The candidate will be required to accurately record a patient’s medical history.
The candidate will be required to take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate, among other things.
The candidate will be expected to observe patients undergoing treatment in order to identify progress, side effects of medications, and so on.
The candidate will be responsible for monitoring patients’ conditions, including fluid intake and output, as well as composing patient charts.
The candidate will be expected to assist ailing patients with daily activities such as eating, bathing, and so on.
The candidate will be expected to administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, and other similar procedures, as well as clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
When necessary, the candidate will be expected to provide emotional and psychological support.
The candidate must be able to transfer patients from wheelchairs, beds, and gurneys.
The candidate will be required to administer and read TB tests, as well as perform routine immunizations, nebulizer treatments, and visual acuity testing.
The candidate will be expected to keep an adequate inventory of examination room supplies and to prepare exam rooms at the start and end of the day, as well as between each patient contact.
The candidate will be required to perform a variety of office duties such as answering phones, taking messages, and performing triage within the scope of licenced practical nursing practise in an accurate and timely manner.
The candidate will be required to communicate openly and effectively with patients and families, as well as demonstrate compassion and friendly behaviour.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English language.
The candidate should have minimum qualification of College or CEGEP
The ideal candidate should have a minimum 2 to 3 years of working experience in similar industry.
The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication.
The candidate should be punctual.
The candidate should be accountable.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
The candidate should have outstanding patient management skills
The candidate should be a problem solver with a positive attitude
The candidate should have excellent organizational and time management skills.
The candidate must have incredible multitasking abilities
The candidate must be able to remain calm in a stressful situation
The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
The candidate should have good decision making skills.
The candidate should have strong interpersonal awareness.
The candidate should be gentle, calm, and nurturing
The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
The candidate should have ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
The candidate will be responsible for assisting physicians during rounds of residents’ rooms.
The candidate should be able to demonstrate emotional resilience in stressful situations.
The candidate should be at ease with a schedule that extends beyond normal working hours.
The candidate should be compassionate toward patients.
The candidate should be able to follow directions from doctors and nurses.
The candidate should be knowledgeable about hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures.
The candidate should be accurate.

Work Setting

The candidate will be required to work in Nursing home or home for the aged

Security and Safety

The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
The candidate should have their Immunization records.

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 for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for extended periods.
The candidate should be willing to work in sitting, standing and walking position for long hours.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
The candidate should be willing to handle large case load.
The candidate should have ability to distinguish between colours.

Benefits

Health and Long term benefits would be provided to the selected candidates.
Under Health Benefits, the selected candidates would get Health care plan and Dental plan.
Under Long term Benefits, the selected candidates would get Pension plan

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

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