Position Summary

As a member of the interprofessional team, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) within the Float Team provides patient-centered nursing care across multiple inpatient and clinical areas based on operational needs. The RPN supports the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for assigned patients. Working under the direction of medical practitioners, Registered Nurses (RNs), and other regulated health care professionals, the RPN practices within scope in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards, Hospital policies, and Patient Care Services guidelines. The RPN delivers safe, compassionate, and evidence-informed care while contributing to patient safety, continuity of care, and collaborative practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Meets the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Practical Nurses and practices in accordance with Hospital and Patient Care Services policies and procedures.
• Provides nursing care within assigned units, adapting to different clinical environments and team structures as required.
• Organizes and implements nursing care plans to meet the assessed needs of each assigned patient.
• Performs nursing interventions including head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, applying aseptic techniques and sterile dressing changes, ensuring infection control, specimen collection, and monitoring nutritional intake.
• Administers medication and monitors therapeutic effects and documents patient responses accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides pre-operative and post-operative personal comfort care as required.
• Monitors and support established respiratory and intravenous therapies within the scope of practice, and perform venipuncture as required.
• Utilizes critical thinking to assess changes in patient status (complexity, stability) and initiates consultation, escalation, or transfer of care as appropriate.
• Supports safe transitions of care through patient and family education, reinforcement of discharge plans and referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Provides cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Utilizes human and material resources effectively and responsibly.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, audits, and program initiatives to enhance patient safety and care outcomes.
• Participates in the orientation and mentorship of new team members and nursing students, including preceptorship activities as assigned.
• Works collaboratively with external education partners to facilitate student learning experiences.
• Assists in maintaining the established standards of care through individual performance, participation in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and hospital committees as required.
• Maintains professional competence through ongoing learning, attendance at education sessions and in-services, and self-assessment of professional development needs.
• Responsible for contributing to patient safety and promoting a culture of safety.
• Functions in accordance with established hospital emergency procedures.
• Promotes effective communication and collaboration within and across departments.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team, promoting effective liaisons between patients, family and physicians, healthcare team members, and community agencies. Encouraging referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Maintains awareness of current developments in nursing practice and relevant legislation, including the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• May be utilized in other patient care areas during a shift based on patient care needs and operational requirements.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager or designate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required; CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider) will be accepted as an equivalent.
• Completion of Coronary Care I certificate is considered an asset. IV certification or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. Experience with IV initiation may be considered.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years recent experience in an acute care setting is required. Recent graduates who have completed consolidation and/or completed student placements may be considered.
• A minimum of one (1) year recent medical/surgical experience is preferred.

Competencies:

• Must be able to perform all the duties in the position description
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push/pull without restriction
• Ability to work as a productive team member is required
• Demonstrated ability to organize patient care activities, remain flexible and able to adapt to change
• The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as evidenced by recent performance appraisals
• Demonstrated excellence attendance record

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accommodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Hiring at OSMH

OSMH may utilize automated screening tools (i.e. questionnaires) to highlight candidates' qualifications; however, OSMH does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. We recommend applying directly through our website as all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Closing Statement

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.