R.P.N. (registered practical nurse) Full Time

Job details

Location
Oshawa, ON
L1J 2K5

Salary
26.15 to 27.96 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 44 hours per week

Terms of employment
Permanent employment
Full time
Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Overtime available
Starts as soon as possible

Benefits:
Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits, Group insurance benefits, Mileage paid, Night shift premium, Piece work, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Maternity and parental benefits, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Travel insurance, Employee and Family Assistance Program
All other benefits as per collective agreement

Vacancies
5 vacancies

Employer
Extendicare Canada Inc./ParaMed Home Health Care o/a ParaMed Home Health Care

Overview

Languages
English

Education
College/CEGEP

Experience
1 to less than 7 months

Work setting
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Willing to relocate
Home care and visiting care agency

Responsibilities

Tasks
Administer medications
Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
Conduct specimen collection
Ensure infection control
Monitor nutritional intake
Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
Take vital signs
Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
Monitor patients’ progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety
Tuberculosis test
Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Large caseload

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

Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

By website
https://extendicare.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/Paramed2023/job/ParaMed—Oshawa-Ontario/Registered-Practical-Nurse—RPN_R29499

Include this reference number in your application
R29499