Registered Practical Nurse

Westgate Lodge in Belleville and Crown Ridge Place in Trenton

Crown Ridge Health Care Services Inc. operates Crown Ridge Place Long-Term Care home, located in Trenton, Ontario.  Crown Ridge Place is home to 122 long-term care residents and employs over 150 employees. 

We are passionate about our Mission statement “Embracing Life’s Journey” for our residents and employees.   

As a Family Owned and Operated Employer, we are committed to our employee’s well-being and encourage a lifestyle that promotes wellness and work-life harmony.

We follow a ‘People’ focused approach supporting our residents, employees, and visitors through our CROWN values.

Creative. Respect. Outstanding. Welcoming. Nurturing.

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and vibrant team? We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about teamwork and eager to contribute their unique energy. If this describes you, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our collaborative family!

What will you do?

-Administers medications and treatments in compliance with the policies of the dispensing pharmacy, the Home, and the Standards of the College of Nurses. Documents and reports all errors and omissions.

-Liaises with the physician, or other health care professionals, and agencies as required.

-A commitment to the mission, vision, values, philosophy, objectives, and policies of the home

-Utilizes the Nursing process by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating Nursing Care

-Develops, modifies and implements the Resident Care Plan when required

-Observes, assesses, reports, records, evaluates, and communicates pertinent information on residents’ needs/changes to members of the Multidisciplinary Team.

-Participates in admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents.

-Performs nursing procedures and rehabilitative techniques to increase resident’s independence and maintain a level of functioning in restorative care programs.

-Participates in the orientation process of fellow RPN’s and PSW’s/HCA’s.

-Performs supervisory duties in promoting the health and safety of workers and complies with the duties of a worker in compliance with the Health and Safety Act.

-Documents and investigates resident/employee incidents and complaints and reports incidents to the Registered Nurse.

What will you need.

-Completion of an approved Practical Nursing Program

-Maintains Annual RPN Certification Requirements as per the policy in the home

-Active and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

-Vulnerable sector check that is less than 6 months old at the time of hire

-TB test steps 1 and 2 proof and 1 step in last 6 months until two step obtained in last year.

-Experience working with geriatrics, long-term care, or home services is an asset

-Current CPR and First Aid Certification

-Become a member of the multidisciplinary team

-Availability every other weekend off- FT and PT

-Good communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization

-Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always

-Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently

-Computer literacy, including effective working skills in MS Word, Excel, e-mail, internet use, and computerized documentation.

-Good organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills

-Strong work ethic and positive team attitude 

Company Benefits.

-Competitive pay with the opportunity to grow

-Exceptional health benefits for permanent part-time and full-time for you and your family

-Employee Assistance Program

-Exclusive employee discount program

-Exclusive Employee App for Enhanced Communication and Collaboration

-Funded professional development opportunities may be available

-Mentoring programs for career development

-Set up to succeed in your role with a detailed onboarding and training process

-On-site fitness center

-Relaxing massage chair in a private room

-Free parking

We are dedicated to making our homes comfortable, enjoyable, and secure places to work. Everyone is welcome and you can be yourself. We are looking to add to our outstanding team as soon as possible.