Registered Practical Nurse - Long Term Care (Part-Time)
Responsible for providing care to clients as well as supervision and direction to staff including and not limited to PSWs, support services, etc. on a designated unit. The RPN supports the mission, vision and values of SJHCG, as well as working towards established goals and objectives. The RPN is also responsible for following all policies, processes and procedures of SJHCG.

Key Accountabilities

Performs all duties in accordance with legislation, the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Nurses Guidelines for Professional Behaviour, the Mission Statement, and policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph.

The Helping Role

Creating a climate for and establishing a commitment to healing

Preserving the personhood of clients

Encountering clients in a caring way

Maximizing the individual’s participation and control

Interpreting types of pain and selecting appropriate strategies for pain management and control

Providing comfort and communication through touch

Guiding individuals through emotional and developmental change

The Teaching-Coaching-Counselling Function

Providing interpretation of the individual’s condition and giving rationale for procedures

Assisting clients and families in coping with changes in health

The Diagnostic and Monitoring Function

Performing nursing assessment of clients with medical and psychiatric needs, referring/collaborating with the Registered Nurse in performing nursing assessment of older adults with complex medical and psychiatric needs

Detecting and documenting significant changes in a clients’ condition

Anticipating deterioration prior to explicit confirming diagnostic signs, and anticipating challenges and problem solving with others

Understanding the particular demands of an illness and anticipating care needs

Assessing the individual’s potential for wellness and for responding to various treatment strategies

Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations

Managing extreme life-threatening emergencies before and after the arrival of the resuscitation team

Identifying and managing a client in crisis

Administering and Monitoring Therapeutic Interventions and Regimes

Performing and monitoring vascular access (VA) therapy (hypodermoclysis)

Promoting safety, comfort, hygiene, Promoting respiration / oxygenation

Administering medications





Promoting fluid balance, nutrition and digestion, elimination, posture, mobility and ambulation

Preventing and controlling infection

Promoting skin integrity, neurological status, balance between rest and activity, psychosocial/mental/emotional function

Providing behavioural care

Obtaining, preparing, and preserving specimens

Assisting with diagnostic procedures

Planning and implementing nursing interventions, then evaluating the outcomes of nursing interventions for older adults with medical and psychiatric needs

Supporting client/family access to health care and community resources

Establishing and implementing education plans with and for clients and families

Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Interpersonal Relationships

Demonstrating enthusiasm for working with older adults and their families

Developing and preserving therapeutic nurse/client relationships, developing and preserving collaborative relationships among members of the interdisciplinary team

Developing and preserving open communication between members of the health care team and the client’s social support network

Developing and preserving ongoing collaborative relationships with community agencies and personnel

Developing and preserving collaborative relationship with the Director/ Nurse Manager.

Monitoring and Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices

Contributing to the quality of working life of peers and colleagues

Enhancing the quality of life of clients

Maintaining a safe and pleasing environment

Learning about new concepts and approaches in the care of older adults

Participating in improving the care provided to older adults, Participating in and application of Occupational Health & Safety principles e.g. WHMIS testing, Mask fit testing

Promoting an environment and culture of Patient/ client safety

Attends and participates in appropriate safety training or education updates (ie. hand hygiene, emergency code reviews)

Organizational and Work Role Competencies (Leadership/Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving/Professionalism)





Problem-solving and managing competing priorities within a rapidly changing environment

Participating in meeting the needs of a variety of learners, participating in research activities

Participating in care management activities and managing clinical care processes. This includes the development of client care plans and updates and completing client quarterly reviews

Providing supportive direction and leadership for PSWs and clerks where appropriate

Collaborates with the Nurse Practitioner/physician in accordance with their respective roles.

Qualifications & Experience

Registered Practical Nurse – Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in valuable standing

Minimum one (1) year experience with clients in long-term care home setting preferred.

Superb organizational planning, time management and multi-tasking skills

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Exceptional client service skills

Basic computer skills are required

Disclaimers

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or select applicants for this position.

Recruitment Process Integrity:

To support fairness, confidentiality, and an equitable recruitment process, applicants are kindly asked not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and not to record, transcribe, encrypt, or otherwise capture interviews at any stage of the recruitment process, unless explicitly authorized by the organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Long Term Care (Part-Time) (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph’s Health System
📍 Ontario