Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.)

Work setting

• Long-term care facility

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure resident care is provide with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders.
• Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Successful completion of the Regulatory Exam-Practical Nurse (REx-PN™) of formerly Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• In good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group life insurance plan
• Night, evening, weekend shifts premiums
• Group pension plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits: sick leave