registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)
Posted on June 23, 2026 by Employer details Eastholme Home for the Aged
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres. Tasks: Administer medications. Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing. Conduct specimen collection. Ensure infection control. Monitor nutritional intake. Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects . Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files. Take vital signs. Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families. Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures. Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work. Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination. CPR Certificate. Area of specialization: Geriatrics. Palliative care. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Immunization records. Tuberculosis test. Vulnerable sector check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Large caseload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Night. Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.- Location 62 Big Bend Avenue, PowassanPowassan, ONP0H 1Z0
- Work location On site
- Salary$35.74 to $37.61HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Financial benefits
- vacancies 14 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3606173
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
- Conduct specimen collection
- Ensure infection control
- Monitor nutritional intake
- Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
- Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
- Take vital signs
- Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
- Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
- Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
- Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Geriatrics
- Palliative care
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
- Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Large caseload
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-07-29
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