Registered Practical Nurse, LTC

Requisition ID

• 20030
• Department: Community & Social Services Dept.

Service

• Long
• Term
• Care
• Services
• Employment
• Type:
• Multiple
• Casual
• Positions
• Affiliation:
• CUPE 503
• Inside/Outside
• Salary
• Information: $33.881 - $39.647 per hour (2024 rates of pay)Location:Carleton Lodge, Garry J. Armstrong, Centre D'Accueil Champlain, Peter D.
• Clark
• City:
• Ottawa,
• ON
• Job
• Category:
• Long term
• Care
• Application
• Close: 29/07/2026JOB SUMMARY Resident Care is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of long term care home nursing and personal care activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility.

In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, you provide nursing and personal care to residents, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of 2 year community college Registered Practical Nurse diploma

Minimum of 6 months of related experience, preferably in a geriatric-gerontology or long-term care setting CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) current with College of Nurses of OntarioKNOWLEDGE Basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations such as: Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Professional Misconduct and Controlled Act, professional standards, Code of Ethics, practice expectations Infection control guidelines Medication administration standards Nursing documentation standards Principles of verbal and non-verbal communication Transfer and positioning techniques for persons requiring long term care General knowledge of computer software applications including word processing and mail applications (e.g.: Word, Outlook) Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Function as an effective team member Provide quality care using the knowledge, skills, judgement and attitudes needed to practice safely Administer medications and perform nursing care procedures safely Identify and report changes in resident condition or needs through observation of physical and mental condition/behaviour Coordinate care activities of Unregulated Health Care Providers (Health Care Aides) in an effective manner that promotes quality resident care Organize and prioritize workload Maintain confidentiality and its application to resident records Manage time effectively Strong organization skills Excellent interpersonal & communication skills Tact, initiative, good judgement Reliable, adaptable, patient, discrete, flexible Competence in medication administration Demonstrates respect for resident choice, privacy and confidentiality Adaptable to change Meets the physical demands of the job