As a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you will support PCH residents by assuming the following responsibilities:
Community Driven
- Establishes and maintains valuable interpersonal relations with colleagues, residents, families, volunteers, and the community
Caring Service:
- Collaborates with other members of the care team
- Assumes responsibility for medication administration, narcotic control, removal of discontinued, unused, or expired medication, application of treatments and dressings, transcription of Physician orders, reordering of medications, preparation and other skills
- Promotes the PCH's philosophy of care
- Promotes and supports the Resident’s Bill of Rights
- Completes other duties as assigned
Professionalism:
- Is accountable to the Nursing leadership team for providing nursing care and clinical intervention for the care and services delivered to the Residents on the assigned RHA
- Functions in accordance with Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour in Nursing
- Participates in the Home Area programs (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Program, Quality Monitoring and Analysis Program, and Fire Safety).
- Promotes a co-operative working environment
Innovative Approaches:
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of PCH
- Provides input to the development and revision of Personal Care policies and procedures and communicates changes to staff
- Facilitates team building and promotes change and innovative ideas
- Uses scientific knowledge in a systematic approach to identifying problems and in problem solving
- Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and to continuously learn, taking an active role in continuous quality improvement
Qualifications:
- Post-graduate studies in Geriatrics and Nursing Administration is an asset
- Current certification of competence of the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current Medication Certificate which meets the College of Nurses Standards of Practice
- One year experience in a long-term care facility with knowledge and interest in gerontology
- Members R.P.N.A.O./R.N.A.O./Gerontological Nursing Association preferred
- Applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check
Job Requirements:
- Member of CNO with Active RPN License
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certification
- Must present a clear Vulnerable Sector Check (completed in the last 6 months)
- Completed 2-Step TB Test
- Must be available to work weekends and statutory holidays
📌 Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) | Temporary Part-time | Morning (Mississauga)
🏢 Partners Community Health
📍 Mississauga
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