Registered Practical Nurse

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description :

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides safe competent and ethical nursing care to residents in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards the Fixing Long-Term Care Act (2021) and the homes policies and procedures. The RPN practices in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and reports to the RN in Charge and / or Director of Care .

Key Responsibilities

Resident Care & Clinical Practice

Provide direct nursing care to residents within the RPN scope of practice including assessments interventions and evaluation of outcomes.

Perform ongoing monitoring of residents physical cognitive emotional and behavioral status and promptly report any changes in condition to the RN in Charge.

Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders CNO standards and home policies.

Provide wound care treatments and basic nursing procedures as per care plans and medical directives.

Support residents with BPSD responsive behaviors and psychosocial needs using person-centred approaches.

Electronic Documentation (PointClickCare PCC)

Accurately document all nursing care assessments medication administration and interventions in PointClickCare (PCC / eMAR / TAR) in a timely manner.

Complete head-to-toe assessments progress notes flow sheets ADL documentation and pain assessments as required.

Ensure documentation meets legislative professional and organizational standards and supports continuity of care.

Review and acknowledge alerts tasks and clinical triggers within PCC and escalate concerns appropriately.

Medication Management

Administer medications using eMAR and follow the Five Rights of Medication Administration .

Monitor for therapeutic effects side effects and adverse drug reactions and report concerns promptly to the RN.

Participate in medication reconciliation narcotic counts (as applicable) and safe medication storage practices.

Initiate appropriate follow-up for medication refusals omissions or errors and complete required documentation and reporting.

Risk Management & Safety

Identify assess and report clinical risks such as falls skin breakdown infections hypoglycemia aspiration risk and medication incidents.

Initiate immediate safety interventions within scope and notify the RN in Charge of any incidents or near misses.

Complete incident reports and contribute to follow-up investigations and corrective actions as directed.

Follow IPAC practices including hand hygiene PPE use isolation precautions and outbreak protocols.

Communication & Collaboration

Communicate effectively with residents families and the interdisciplinary team regarding care needs and changes in condition.

Provide clear timely verbal and written reports to the RN in Charge during shift handovers.

Collaborate with PSWs by providing guidance delegation and follow-up within the RPN role.

Participate in care conferences shift huddles and team meetings as required.

Regulatory & Policy Compliance

Practice in compliance with CNO standards Fixing Long-Term Care Act (2021) Ontario Regulation 246 / 22 and organizational policies.

Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident information at all times.

Participate in mandatory education IPAC training emergency preparedness and quality improvement initiatives.

Professional Accountability

Recognize limitations in scope and escalate complex or unstable resident situations to the RN in Charge immediately.

Maintain current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Demonstrate professionalism accountability and ethical practice at all times.

Support a culture of safety respect and continuous improvement within the home.

Reporting Relationship

Reports directly to the RN in Charge and works under the direction of the Director of Care / Assistant Director of Care .

Compensation :

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 30 - 32