Overview

Join the dedicated healthcare team at Fairvern Long-Term Care as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), where your clinical expertise and compassionate approach will directly contribute to the health, comfort, and quality of life of our residents. In this role, you will provide safe, person-centred nursing care to residents in a long-term care environment, with a strong focus on seniors, complex health needs, dementia care, and supportive end-of-life care.

You will work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, registered nurses, personal support workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure each resident receives individualized and respectful care. We are committed to creating a supportive setting where nursing professionals can develop their skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Responsibilities

- Provide high-quality, resident-centred nursing care by assessing residents' needs, developing and implementing care interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness.
- Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders, established policies, and Ontario nursing standards.
- Monitor residents' vital signs, symptoms, health status, and responses to treatment, and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and resident records using electronic health record and documentation systems.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and regular review of individualized care plans.
- Provide compassionate care to residents living with dementia, chronic illnesses, complex medical conditions, and age-related health concerns.
- Support residents and families with comfort-focused and palliative/end-of-life care when required.
- Collaborate with physicians, RNs, PSWs, dietary staff, rehabilitation professionals, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Assist with treatments, wound care, specimen collection,



and other nursing procedures within the RPN scope of practice.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in residents' conditions and emergency situations.
- Provide education and support to residents and families regarding medications, health conditions, treatments, and ongoing care needs.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures, workplace safety requirements, and all applicable long-term care legislation and professional standards.
- Promote residents' dignity, independence, privacy, and overall quality of life.

Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Experience in long-term care, retirement living, community care, or a healthcare setting is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of medication administration, resident assessment, documentation, and nursing procedures.
- Experience caring for seniors and individuals living with dementia or other complex health conditions.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices and long-term care standards.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Compassionate, respectful, and resident-focused approach to nursing care.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively to changes in residents' health status and emergency situations.
- Familiarity with electronic documentation and healthcare information systems is an asset.

Join Our Team At Fairvern Long-Term Care, your work has a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of residents and their families. We value compassionate nursing practice, teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to providing safe, high-quality care. Join our team and help create a supportive environment where every resident is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion

Pay: From $32.38 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) (Huntsville)
🏢 Fairvern Long-Term Care
📍 Huntsville