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Visiting RPN

St. Catharines, ON
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Up to $2000 sign‑on bonus

About the role

Job Description

*Up to a $2000 Sign on Bonus*

The RPN/LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Name:
Union Local:
Union Classification (Title): RPN or LPN as applicable

Salary: RPN Visit Rate
Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

General Responsibilities

  1. Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care
  2. Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans. Monitor health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders

Qualifications

  1. Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
  2. Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province
  3. Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred
  4. Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired
  5. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices
  6. Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
  7. Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanour
  8. Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions
  9. Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills

Time Type:

Full time

Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together!

ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

About ParaMed Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

ParaMed has been providing home care and wellness solutions across Canada since 1974 and is a nationally accredited provider with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada.

We ensure our care providers access to ongoing opportunities to hone their skills and upgrade their credentials, are supported with regular management and supervisory resources and regularly coached on best practices.

ParaMed is a place to grow. Our commitment to our team members and the work they do means that you can expect exceptional care providers who are well trained, supported, and engaged.

When you choose ParaMed, you access our qualified personnel and gain from our more than 50 years of proven experience providing clinical, therapeutic and home support services and a 10,000 member strong workforce.