08 Nov
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Norfolk County
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Clinton
08 Nov
Norfolk County
Clinton
Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.As one of Ontario's largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you'll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.As a Registered Practical Nurse at Norview Lodge, you'll provide compassionate, resident-centred nursing care, including assessments, medications, and treatments, while leading and supporting care staff. Your work will enhance residents' health, comfort, dignity, and quality of life through safe, person-centred care.Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That's Norfolk.Duties and Responsibilities:To provide team leadership and direction to non-regulated nursing staff.Deliver Resident Care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)To administer medications and treatments as prescribed and maintain the medication system (including relevant documentation).To collaborate with the Resident, family, physician and Health Care Team regarding the Residents' condition, plan of care and services required; and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care and services provided.To participate in various teams / committees as required.To participate as a team member in providing Resident centred care and service.Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation.Participate in in-service educational opportunities.To orientate new staff as required.Maintain awareness (at all times)
of emergency procedures; participate in drills and associated educational opportunities.To adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routines and additional practices as required.To be aware of and comply with all Corporate and facility policies and procedures.Confidentiality is of extreme importance and must always be maintained.To perform any other duties as assigned.Knowledge and Experience:Registered Practical Nurse with a current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario (including medication administration course)Over one year up to and including 2 years of previous experience in a long-term care setting an assetWorking knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long Term Care standards and guidelines and relevant legislation an assetCourses specific to gerontology and dementia studies an assetGentle Persuasive Approach Certificate would be considered an assetSupervisory experience an assetResident Assessment Instrument, Minimum Data Set (RAI MDS)
an assetComputer skills – experience with a computerized Resident Documentation system an asset; must be able to apply basic functions of Corporate standard softwareSkills and Abilities:Proven organizational skillsResident and Customer focusEffective oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to facilitate and adapt to changes in the long term care environmentAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamCurrent Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificationAbility to perform Heimlich ManoeuvreValid Ontario driver's license and access to a reliable vehicleComputer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documentsMust be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work setting, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety ActPosting #: SEIU 20.26Position: Registered Practical NursePosition Code: 7NLRPNStatus: Permanent Part TimeNumber of Vacancies: 4Employee Group: SEIU Local 1Wage: $35.840 - $37.211 (less $1 per hour for the probationary period)Hours Worked per Week: Up to 24Division: Emergency and Social ServicesDepartment: Norview LodgeReports to: Supervisor, Nursing and Personal CareLocation: Simcoe, ONPosting Period: October 22, 2026 - November 5, 2026The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates.Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
📌 Registered Practical Nurse (Clinton)
🏢 Norfolk County
📍 Clinton