Registered Practical Nurse (25-117C)

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

• N/A

Position Requirements

Education & Certifications:

• Diploma in Practical Nursing from an accredited college.
• Valid registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an RPN, preferably in long-term care, geriatrics, or a healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Clinical Expertise: Strong knowledge of geriatric care, chronic disease management, and palliative care.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with residents, families, and healthcare teams.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to assess residents’ conditions, recognize changes, and respond with appropriate interventions.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure holistic resident care.
• Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple residents' care needs efficiently.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience using electronic medical records (EMRs) and healthcare documentation systems.
• Compassion: Ability to provide empathetic, person-centered care while fostering a respectful and supportive environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of Ontario's LTC regulations, Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) standards, and best practices in nursing care.
• Emotional Resilience: Ability to remain patient, empathetic, and composed in emotionally demanding situations.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within the Glen Stor Dun Lodge, involving direct contact with residents.
• This position requires shift work, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, requiring adherence to infection control protocols.
• Cognitive demands include a high level of responsibility and attention to detail required in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting of residents or medical equipment.

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

• Successful reference check (two work-related references, with a minimum of one being a direct supervisor)
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Proof of certifications

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.

To see the full job posting, please visit https://www.cornwall.ca/en/city-hall/careers.aspx