Registered Practical Nurse – Medical/Surgical #457-23

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL
LOCATION: SOUTHAMPTON
CLOSING DATE: JULY 20, 2023
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. 12 MONTHS)
WAGE RATE: $30.230 – $31.175 

Reporting to the site Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility
• Ability and willingness to learn basic arrhythmia interpretation
• Willingness and ability to work in Emergency as required
• Current certification in or willingness to obtain:
• BCLS
• Leadership, problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Assessment and interviewing skills
• Ability and willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and contribute to continuous quality improvement
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Basic computer knowledge
• Participation in staff meetings and unit specific projects
• Communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Recent satisfactory attendance and performance records
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Physical Assessment Course
• Palliative Care Experience
• Two years recent medical surgical experience

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