Registered Practical Nurse (PPT) (SEIU 8.26)
About The Position
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. Norfolk County is a large, diverse municipality in Southwestern Ontario, home to over 70,000 people, known for its innovation, collaboration, and connection. This role offers opportunities to grow skills, expand ideas, and shape a career within a bold and local environment.
Requirements
- Registered Practical Nurse with a current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario (including medication administration course)
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Ability to perform Heimlich Manoeuvre
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
- Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Nice To Haves
- Over one year up to and including 2 years of previous experience in a long-term care setting
- Working knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long Term Care standards and guidelines and relevant legislation
- Courses specific to gerontology and dementia studies
- Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate
- Supervisory experience
- Resident Assessment Instrument, Minimum Data Set (RAI MDS)
- Computer skills – experience with a computerized Resident Documentation system
Responsibilities
- Provide team leadership and direction to non-regulated nursing staff.
- Deliver Resident Care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and maintain the medication system (including relevant documentation).
- 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.
- Participate in various teams / committees as required.
- 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.
- Orientate new staff as required.
- Maintain awareness (at all times) of emergency procedures; participate in drills and associated educational opportunities.
- Adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routines and additional practices as required.
- Be aware of and comply with all Corporate and facility policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
