Community Visiting Nurse (Registered Practical Nurse RPN)
- Markham, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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About S.R.T. MedStaff
S.R.T. MedStaff has been a trusted leader in the health care community since 1981, hiring client service coordinators, personal support workers, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, and supervisors. Come work for an agency that truly values and supports its staff!
Why work with S.R.T. MedStaff?
S.R.T. MedStaff provides diverse opportunities and strong career path development in a variety of professional streams, along with excellent salary and benefits such as:
- Competitive pay rates
- Choice of daily instant pay or weekly direct deposit pay
- Travel allowance
- Flexible scheduling
- Comprehensive orientation
- Full-time and part-time positions
- Comprehensive benefits package
- RSP matching program
- Perkopolis member
- Staff appreciation events
- Paid continuing education sessions and in-services
- RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization
- Accredited by Accreditation Canada with Exemplary Status
Job Summary:
S R.T. MedStaff is currently seeking Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) for our Community Visiting Nursing Program. The Registered Practical Nurse will provide safe and holistic nursing care to patients in a variety of service delivery locations primarily in Markham/Stouffville. We are currently hiring nurses to work various shifts.
Compensation:
RPN Pay Rate - $32.25 - $34.50 + vacation pay + travel allowance
Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the patient/family/caregiver and other health care professionals, help formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment.
- Provide nursing care to patients according to the written plan of care.
- Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan(s) and adjust accordingly in consultation with the patient/family/caregiver and other health care professionals.
- Act as a patient advocate by protecting and promoting patient rights.
- Promote patient safety and assist them in living comfortably in their home environment.
- Share nursing knowledge and expertise with other health care providers.
Qualifications:
- Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario.
- One (1) year recent experience in the community.
- Excellent problem solving, time management, and crisis resolution skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience with Information Technology.
- Current CPR (BCLS) Certificate; ACLS/NRP for Specialty Nurses.
- VSS within the past year of hire confirming absence of a criminal history/record.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is a requirement.
- Second language is considered an asset.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Registered Practical Nurse will formulate and implement nursing care plans for patients in their homes while evaluating treatment effectiveness. They will act as a patient advocate and collaborate with families and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, holistic care.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with at least one year of community experience. A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current CPR certification are mandatory requirements.
Skills
- Nursing care
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis resolution
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Information technology
- CPR
- ACLS
- NRP
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Daily instant pay
- Weekly direct deposit pay
- Travel allowance
- Flexible scheduling
- Comprehensive orientation
- RSP matching program
- Perkopolis member
- Staff appreciation events
- Paid continuing education sessions
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- RPN
- Community Nursing
- Home Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Nursing Care
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- CPR
- ACLS
- NRP
- VSS
- Healthcare
- Patient Assessment
- Care Plan
- Clinical Nursing