Registered Practical Nurse - SHF - NRT

Job summary

The Registered Practical Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. They provide nursing care in accordance with established standards of practice within the Community & Population Health Program.

Job details

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the SHF. The SHF operates as part of the Community & Population Health Program and is approved to conclude on or before March 31, 2027. Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) recruited for the SHF are hired into permanent positions through the Nursing Resource Team (NRT). Our SHF nurses are set-up for success and go through a comprehensive on-site orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the RPN coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for RPNs. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Current certificates or current Community College studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, patient assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, Medication administration, transcribing orders Documented completion of a recognized IV course that includes IV medication administration, venipuncture and blood and blood product administration Demonstrated experience in working with an interdisciplinary team Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other members of the healthcare team Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs Demonstrated excellent communication skills both written and verbal As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

What you’ll do

The Registered Practical Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. They provide nursing care in accordance with established standards of practice within the Community & Population Health Program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Completion of recognized courses in IV administration, wound care, and patient assessment is also required.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient assessment
• Wound care
• Airway management
• Urinary catheterization
• Enteral feeds
• Medication administration
• Asepsis
• Venipuncture
• Blood product administration
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Communication
• Prioritization
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Blood Product Administration
• Airway Management
• Health Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Care
• Population Health
• Urinary Catheterization
• Wound Care
• Transcribing
• Registered Practical Nurse

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

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