Registered Practical Nurse

Position Details

• Department: Long-Term Care
• Location: Lee Manor, Owen Sound
• Employment Type: Permanent part-time (no guaranteed hours)
• Vacancy: Existing vacancy
• Deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is accountable for providing professional nursing care to residents and supervising care given by Personal Support Workers (PSWs). Primary functions include assessing and planning resident care needs; delivering skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; administering medication; and documenting care. The RPN performs duties in a manner consistent with the home’s Core Values and the ‘Colour It’ resident-led philosophy of care to ensure resident safety and demonstrate customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

General

• Provides nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and the scope of practice of an RPN.
• Uses sound nursing practice principles to ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care on assigned home areas.
• Develops and sustains a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed needs.
• Safekeeps drug and narcotic keys in accordance with professional standards and County of Grey policies.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing care delivered.
• Demonstrates professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of nursing care.
• Follows corporate policies and procedures and contributes to the development of site-specific nursing policies as indicated.

Care Coordination

• Follows established daily job routines for all nursing personnel.
• Adjusts job routines on assigned home areas as necessary to meet resident care needs.
• Effectively participates in conferences with the interdisciplinary team providing care to residents.
• Liaises with medical staff, nurse specialists, and consultants and supports effective clinical care for all residents.
• Uses evidence-based nursing practice to enhance resident care delivery.
• Ensures care provided is documented as required and in a timely manner.

Quality Management

• Participates in all aspects of the Quality and Risk Management program as it pertains to nursing and contributes to recommendations for corrective action.
• Maintains personal accountability for completing assigned monthly audits.
• Regularly participates in Nursing Practice meetings and contributes to discussion and planning.
• Ensures all documentation is accurate and timely.

Financial Accountability

• Ensures appropriate utilization of all supplies and equipment.
• Identifies issues to ensure an adequate inventory of nursing supplies at all times.
• Promptly addresses unit supply issues.
• Ensures the supply, control, and safe keeping of drugs and narcotics, and ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.

Human Resources

• Participates in an effective orientation and performance management process in accordance with County of Grey standards for all employees within the nursing department.
• Identifies nursing department learning needs and communicates them to leadership within the home.
• Models positive working relationships with the union and employee representatives.
• Actively participates in the annual educational program.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Immediately advises a supervisor or designate of staff incidents that may result in an Occupational Accident Claim, concerns with the physical plant, incidents, or injuries, and completes required reports.
• Follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents.
• Wears designated personal protective equipment.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents using infection control principles.
• Maintains a sound working knowledge of roles and responsibilities during emergency situations on all shifts.

Family & Resident Relations

• Contributes to positive customer service with residents and families in day-to-day work.
• Communicates with families on an ongoing basis to inform them of changes in resident health status.

Ministry of Health Compliance

• Contributes to good working relationships with relevant persons within the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC).
• Knows and interprets MOHLTC legislation, regulation, and process.
• Contributes to implementing processes and systems to ensure ongoing compliance with all standards.

Working Conditions

• Modern facility, temperature-controlled, smoke-free environment.
• Hours include scheduled shifts and call-ins and may include day, evening, and night shifts, weekdays, and weekends. There is a requirement to work statutory holidays.
• Work takes place in a home-like medical care area and requires interaction with residents and their families.
• The workplace is fast-paced, with frequent disruptions and distractions while meeting preset deadlines.
• Must be flexible to changing resident needs, staff needs, and operational issues as they arise.

Contacts

Internal Working Relationships: Director of Care, other managers, dietitians, front-line staff, OT/PT, and residents.

External Working Relationships: Families, MOHLTC inspectors, Public Health, physicians, and contract service providers.

Knowledge and Skill

• Must possess current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in rehabilitation or long-term nursing preferred.
• Proficiency in interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A caring and empathetic attitude is crucial.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Word, email, internet use, and computerized documentation.