Rpn - Kingston, Canada - PROVIDENCE VILLAGE INC.

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The Registered Practical Nurse provides holistic care to all Sisters residing in the Providence Motherhouse under the direction of the Director of Care, acting as a team leader within an interdisciplinary team according to the Standards of Practices of the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Providence Motherhouse is a faith-based work environment owned and operated by the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul. Respect for and the ability to work within this environment is essential.


About the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul and the Providence Motherhouse
The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul are a congregation of Roman Catholic women founded in Kingston, Ontario on December 13, 1861. Providence Motherhouse at 1200 Princess Street is the home of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul and the administrative centre for the congregation and its ministries. It is also home to members of the Congregation of Notre Dame and the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph.


About PVI
Providence Village Inc. (PVI) is an independent not-for-profit charitable organization sponsored by the Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO). Its inception stems from the visionary initiative of the Sisters of Providence of St.

Vincent de Paul, who entrusted PVI with the stewardship of their expansive 30-acre Providence Motherhouse property in Kingston, Ontario, to deliver on their ambitious mission.

PVI's responsibility is to nurture this legacy, ensuring that dedicated resources and commitment to caring for vulnerable populations in our community endures into the future.


About Kingston

History and innovation thrive in our dynamic city located along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, an easy drive from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, in the heart of eastern Ontario.

With a stable and diversified economy that includes global corporations, innovative startups and all levels of government, Kingston's high quality of life offers access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.


What We Offer:


  • High ratio of staff to residents/Sisters
  • 12hour shifts that promote work/life balance
  • Working to full scope of practice
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Competitive wage and benefit package
  • Free parking

Responsibilities:


  • Provide holistic care to all Sisters residing in the Providence Motherhouse under the direction of the Director of Care
  • Develop and implement individualized Care Plans for all of the Sisters currently receiving nursing care
  • Participate in Care Conferences with the Sisters, their advocates, Sister Coordinator, Director of Care, and other members of the care team
  • Administer medications, as prescribed, and ensure medication schedules are adhered to

Required Qualifications:


  • Current registration with no restrictions from the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • One year of professional nursing experience; Geriatric and/or rehabilitation setting preferred; Palliative care experience an asset but not required
  • Ability to support positive team building by collaborating with coworkers and using effective communication skills to promote positive working relationships and active problem solving within the care team
  • Demonstrated ability to complete all tasks related to the safe and accurate administration and delivery of medications and treatments to Sisters while maintaining complete and accurate applicable documentation
  • Current CPR and First Aid
  • Proof of COVID Enhanced Vaccination, including any booster doses(s)
  • Vulnerable Sector Check, level 3 (copies will not be accepted)
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to health and safety policies, procedures and applicable legislation
  • Ability to work well as a part of a team, and lead the team when directed to do so by the Director of Care
  • Ability to facilitate conflict resolution within the nursing team
  • Possesses an interest in learning and developing new skills and nursing techniques
  • Availability to work all shifts as posted
  • Satisfactory References
  • Physically able to perform assigned duties
  • Other related duties as assigned

Application Instructions:

Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required.

  • We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
The Sisters of Providence Motherhouse, located in Providence Village Inc. is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat peoples.

We thank these nations for their care and stewardship of these lands on which we are grateful to be able to live, learn and play.

We are committed to equity, inclusion and anti-oppression in all of our processes, policies and relationships. Our recruitment and h

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