Registered Practical Nurse

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About Nexim Healthcare:

Nexim Healthcare Inc. is a diversified health and social care service organization serving healthcare needs. As professionals in the healthcare staffing industry, Nexim helps place talent who have a passion and commitment to the health and well-being of others.

Who We Look for:

We are looking to hire a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for our client at Vineland, ON.

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you are accountable for the assessment and planning of all aspects of resident care, delivering standard nursing procedures, medication administration, and documentation in compliance with the respective legislation.

Job Responsibilities:

· Establish a solid rapport with the client by satisfying their physical, psychological, and social needs

· Assess and interpret the client’s physical and psychological condition within the framework of nursing practice (CNO) and established policies

· Ensure the early identification of health issues and complications associated with chronic or communicable diseases

· Implement physicians’ orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures/ special tests, and document treatment pursuant to company policies.

· Provide medical/nursing care to patients in accordance with the Legislated Standards of Nursing Practice

· Collaborate with the medical team to develop and implement a customized personal care plan for each client

· Document full-cycle resident care in a timely manner and adhere to the patient confidentiality policy

· Work in conjunction with the medical team to assess the clients in terms of their physical and psychological condition

· Monitor and anticipate medical supplies entailed, placing orders and restocking supplies dependent on inventory level

· Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of medical equipment by complying with manufacturer’s instructions

· Foster a positive, clean working environment that is conducive to team members, residents, and family members

· Perform ad hoc duties as assigned

Education

Practical Nurse Diploma

Work Experience

· 1+ year of relevant experience working as RPN

· Experience working in a long-term care facility

Language & Communication Skills

· Ability to communicate in English, both oral and written

· Ability to effectively explain and convey the client or family needs to the medical team

· Ability to read medical prescriptions and complete incident report form

Transferable Skills

· Ability to accommodate and cover on-call & weekend shifts as required*

· Ability to comply with standard policies/ procedures and ensure safe work practices

· Eligible Candidates must be flexible in terms of scheduling and have a can-do attitude

COVID-19 considerations:
The candidates must be fully vaccinated along with 3rd dose.

Job Type: Full-time or part time

Pay: $50.00-$55.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55.00-$60.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• LPN/RPN (preferred)
• Nursing (preferred)
• CPR Certification (preferred)