Registered practical nurse, LTC
City of Ottawa’s Community and Social Services Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Registered practical nurse, LTC. City of Ottawa’s Community and Social Services Department focuses on improving residents’ quality of life through essential social services. It provides financial aid, housing support, and community outreach programs. By collaborating with local organizations, it addresses diverse community needs and promotes inclusivity. Its strategic approach helps build a stronger, more resilient city. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Ottawa
Department: Community and Social Services Department
Service: Long Term Care Services
Position: Registered practical nurse, LTC
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $33.881 - $39.647 hourly
Employment Type: Full time
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Job Category: Long term Care
Location: Ottawa, ON, CA
Requisition ID: 13908
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of 2 year community college Registered Practical Nurse diploma
Experience: Candidates should have minimum of 6 months of related experience, preferably in a geriatric-gerontology or long-term care setting
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be reliable, adaptable, patient, discrete, and flexible and demonstrate competence in medication administration and manage time effectively
- The candidates should show respect for resident choice, privacy, and confidentiality and exhibit tact, initiative, and good judgment
- The candidates should be adaptable to change and meet the physical demands of the job and function as effective team members
- The candidates should organize and prioritize their workload and maintain confidentiality and its application to resident records
- The candidates should identify and report changes in resident condition or needs through observation of physical and mental condition or behavior
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) current with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- The candidates should have basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations, including the Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Professional Misconduct and Controlled Act, professional standards, Code of Ethics, and practice expectations
- The candidates should be familiar with infection control guidelines, adhere to nursing documentation standards and understand medication administration standards
- The candidates should be knowledgeable about the principles of verbal and non-verbal communication
- The candidates should be skilled in transfer and positioning techniques for persons requiring long-term care
- The candidates should have a general knowledge of computer software applications, including word processing and mail applications Word, Outlook
- The candidates should possess the training, experience, and knowledge to organize work and its performance
- The candidates should be knowledgeable about applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
- The candidates should provide quality care using the knowledge, skills, judgment, and attitudes needed to practice safely and administer medications and perform nursing care procedures safely
- The candidates should coordinate care activities of Unregulated Health Care Providers (Health Care Aides) in an effective manner that promotes quality resident care and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate strong organization skills
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to plan, coordinate, develop, manage, and implement nursing and personal care activities, programs, services, and initiatives for residents of a municipal long-term care facility
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide nursing and personal care to residents, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!