Registered Practical Nurse

April 22, 2021 Cook

Job Overview

Job title: Registered Practical Nurse

Company: Southbridge Care Homes

Job description: Home: Southbridge Roseview

Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Position: Registered Practical Nurse

Tired of living to work? Work to LIVE in beautiful Thunder Bay, ! Located on Lake Superior, Thunder Bay offers a taste of the wild right from your backyard, while still also offering all the comforts a city has to offer. There are numerous outdoor activities to take part in such as camping, hiking, climbing (even ice climbing!), cycling, fishing, hunting, and more! Thunder Bay and its surroundings in northern Ontario are also famed across the world for aurora sightings. There are also numerous restaurants, pubs, and shopping centers located in the city. Come to Thunder Bay and experience the wildest city in Ontario!

Ask yourself three questions:

Are you looking for a role with tons of opportunities for career advancements?
Are you ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication, and effort?
Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long-term care?

If you are, we want to hear from you!

Southbridge Care Homes are looking for individuals from Thunder Bay, ON, and surroundings who want to build their careers in healthcare to serve people. On a daily basis, the RPN (Part time Permanent) will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

As an RPN at Southbridge Roseview, You will be accountable for…

Ensuring exceptional resident care is provided while following protocols and maintaining physicians’ orders.
Observing, reporting, and recording vital signs, symptoms, and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate.
Organizing and directing functions and activities related to the provision of care to residents.
Assisting in the management of the work of nursing and personal care staff.
Training and professional development of new staff, referring concerns to the Director of Care.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Bilingual in English and French is an asset.
A serving heart and a passion for caring for seniors.
Registration/eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
Previous similar experience in long-term care an asset, with comprehensive knowledge of duties.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills.
Developed creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture”.

Interested applicants should send their resumes through the above link mentioned. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care, and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.