Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)Location: Long-Term Care Home – OntarioReports To: Director of Care / RN SupervisorPosition SummaryThe Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides direct nursing care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, and facility policies. The RPN ensures safe, competent, and compassionate care to residents while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.Key Responsibilities1. Resident CareAdminister medications and treatments as prescribedPerform nursing assessments within RPN scope of practiceMonitor and document residents' health status and report changesProvide wound care, palliative care, and chronic disease managementAssist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed2. Care PlanningParticipate in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plansUpdate care plans based on resident condition and physician ordersAttend care conferences with families and healthcare team3.
DocumentationMaintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic or paper health recordsComplete incident reports and required regulatory documentationSupervise and provide direction to Personal Support Workers (PSWs)Collaborate with Registered Nurses (RNs), physicians, physiotherapists, and other team membersAct as a charge nurse when required5. Infection Prevention & SafetyFollow infection prevention and control (IPAC) protocolsAdhere to workplace health and safety standardsParticipate in quality improvement initiativesQualificationsDiploma in Practical Nursing from an accredited programCurrent registration and valuable standing with the College of Nurses of OntarioCurrent CPR and First Aid certificationKnowledge of gerontology and long-term care standardsExperience in long‐term care (preferred)Strong clinical assessment skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamCompassionate, patient‐centered approachStrong organizational and time management skillsKnowledge of electronic health record systemsWorking ConditionsPhysically demanding (lifting, transferring residents)Fast‐paced environment with multiple priorities