Registered Practical Nurse - Long Term Care (Temporary 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 AccountabilitiesPerforms 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 RoleCreating aclimate for and establishing a commitment to healingPreserving the personhood of clientsEncountering clients in a caring wayMaximizing the individual's participation and controlInterpreting types of pain and selecting appropriate strategies for pain management and controlProviding comfort and communication through touchGuiding individuals through emotional and developmental changeThe Teaching-Coaching-Counselling FunctionProviding interpretation of the individual's condition and giving rationale for proceduresAssisting clients and families in coping with changes in healthThe Diagnostic and Monitoring FunctionPerforming 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 needsDetecting and documenting significant changes in a client's conditionAnticipating deterioration prior to explicit confirming diagnostic signs, and anticipating challenges and problem solving with othersUnderstanding the particular demands of an illness and anticipating care needsAssessing the individual's potential for wellness and for responding to various treatment strategiesEffective Management of Rapidly Changing SituationsManaging extreme life‐threatening emergencies before and after the arrival of the resuscitation teamIdentifying and managing a client in crisisAdministering and Monitoring Therapeutic Interventions and RegimesPerforming and monitoring vascular access (VA) therapy (hypodermoclysis)Promoting safety, comfort, hygiene, Promoting respiration / oxygenationMonitoring vital signs,



weight changeAdministering medicationsPromoting fluid balance, nutrition and digestion, elimination, posture, mobility and ambulationPreventing and controlling infectionPromoting skin integrity, neurological status, balance between rest and activity, psychosocial/mental/emotional functionObtaining, preparing, and preserving specimensAssisting with diagnostic proceduresPlanning and implementing nursing interventions, then evaluating the outcomes of nursing interventions for older adults with medical and psychiatric needsSupporting client/family access to health care and community resourcesEstablishing and implementing education plans with and for clients and familiesEstablishing and Maintaining Healthy Interpersonal RelationshipsDemonstrating enthusiasm for working with older adults and their familiesDeveloping and preserving therapeutic nurse/client relationships, developing and preserving collaborative relationships among members of the interdisciplinary teamDeveloping and preserving open communication between members of the health care team and the client's social support networkDeveloping and preserving ongoing collaborative relationships with community agencies and personnelDeveloping and preserving team-oriented relationship with the Director/ Nurse Manager.Monitoring and Ensuring the Quality of Health Care PracticesContributing to the quality of working life of peers and colleaguesEnhancing the quality of life of clientsMaintaining a safe and pleasing environmentLearning about new concepts and approaches in the care of older adultsParticipating in improving the care provided to older adults, Participating in and application of Occupational Health & Safety principles e.G. WHMIS testing, Mask fit testingPromoting an environment and culture of Patient/ client safetyAttends 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 environmentParticipating in meeting the needs of a variety of learners, participating in research activitiesParticipating in care management activities and managing clinical care processes. This includes the development of client care plans and updates and completing client quarterly reviewsProviding supportive direction and leadership for PSWs and clerks where appropriateCollaborates with the Nurse Practitioner/physician in accordance with their respective roles.Qualifications & ExperienceRegistered Practical Nurse– Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standingMinimum one (1) year experience with clients in long-term care home setting preferred.Superb organizational planning, time management and multi-tasking skillsDemonstrated written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal and leadership skillsExceptional client service skillsBasic computer skills are requiredDisclaimersSt. 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 HumanResources 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.

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