Registered Practical Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

This job posting is to staff future upcoming vacancies (various schedules).

Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city offers a wide array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall! Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure.

Position Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to residents at Glen Stor Dun Lodge (GSDL). This role involves assessing residents' health needs, providing direct nursing care, administering medications, and supporting residents' overall well-being. The RPN collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, residents, and families to ensure a safe, compassionate, and resident-centered approach to care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including monitoring health status, administering medications, and performing treatments as per physician orders.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Observe and report changes in residents' conditions, ensuring timely intervention and care adjustments.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, and independence while following infection prevention and control protocols.
• Educate residents and families on health conditions, medication management, and wellness strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and resident responses in electronic medical records (EMRs).
• Respond to emergencies and provide immediate nursing interventions as required.
• Ensure compliance with Long-Term Care regulations, standards, and facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development to enhance nursing practice.

Leadership of Others

Position Requirements

Education & Certifications :

Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Working Conditions

If selected for this role, you will need to provide :

Additional Information :

The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The City of Cornwall is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the City, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The City of Cornwall is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please save a copy of this posting for your records. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the required qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your application. Interviews may be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person.

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BENEFITS

Shift premiums

Bereavement leave

Personal Leave days

Employee Assistance Program

Municipal Employees Activity Committee

Free parking

Mobile phone and plan EPP discount

OMERS Pension Plan