Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Long-Term Care

Location:Georgian Manor, Penetanguishene, Ontario

ONCARES is seeking qualified and dependable Registered Practical Nurses to provide nursing services at Georgian Manor, a long-term care facility in Penetanguishene, Ontario.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current registration in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Previous experience working in long-term care is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of geriatric nursing, dementia care, responsive behaviours, and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of medication administration, possible side effects, treatments, and documentation requirements.
• Experience with resident safety, infection prevention and control, falls prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned duties safely, consistently, and on time.
• Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing resident needs and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, dependable, respectful, and committed to resident-centred care.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. French-language proficiency is considered an asset.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and required health-clearance documentation.
• Must meet all applicable immunization and health requirements established by ONCARES and the long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, ethical, and resident-centred nursing care within the RPN scope of practice.
• Assess, monitor, document, and report changes in residents’ physical, emotional, and cognitive conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to physicians’ orders, policies, and applicable standards.
• Review residents’ care plans and contribute to their development and updating.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, falls, medication errors, and changes in resident condition.
• Communicate significant concerns promptly to the appropriate RN, physician, manager, or other member of the care team.
• Collaborate with PSWs, nurses, physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide direction and support to PSWs when required.
• Complete all required electronic and written documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow infection prevention and control practices, occupational health and safety requirements, and emergency procedures.
• Protect residents’ privacy, dignity, safety, rights, and confidentiality.
• Follow the standards and guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario, applicable long-term care legislation, and all ONCARES and Georgian Manor policies.
• Complete all mandatory orientation, education, and facility-specific training.
• Report to scheduled shifts on time and follow all attendance and call-in procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Penetanguishene, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• hospital and Long Term Care settings: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• TB Test/Chest X-ray (Within 6 months) (required)
• Police Vulnerable sector check (Within 6 months) (required)
• CNO Membership (required)
• Registered Practical Nurse (RN) License (required)

Work Location: In person