Registered Practical Nurses Part-time Job

Candidates are invited to apply for part-time or casual Registered Practical Nurses positions to work at our Extendicare Medex facility, a 193-bed long-term care home, located in Ottawa, Ontario.

 

Reporting to the Director of Care, the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice

in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare

Standards.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure resident care is provide with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and

administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of

residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required

techniques in nursing care.

• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’

health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement

physician orders.

• Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative

care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and

regulations.

• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit.

Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and

conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.

• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control

Practices.

• Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.