2600002416 - Registered Practical Nurse

Job summary

Provide direct patient care across medicine and health aging units, including assessments, medication administration, vital-sign checks, and monitoring intravenous therapy and telemetry. Work as part of the float pool and multidisciplinary nursing teams, maintain accurate health records, and adapt to changing assignments and units.

Job details

CUPE Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse Status: Regular Full Time Department: MEDICINE FLOAT POOL Program: Medicine 12 Hour Shifts - DDNN (Subject to Change Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering Wage Schedule: $36.950 - $39.020 per hour Posting Reference: 2600002416 Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health! NOTE: There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work on all Ajax Pickering Hospital Medicine or Health Aging program units. This includes 2E, 2W, 4E, 2N, 4E, 4W, or Surgical Units (subject to change if floor locations change) Duties And Responsibilities Reporting to Manager of the LHAP Medicine Float Pool, the successful candidate will be responsible for personal patient care, vital signs, physical assessment, administration of medications, monitoring IV's, monitoring telemetry, setting up medical equipment as appropriate and other duties as assigned. The RPN will participate as a member of the Float Pool, Multidisciplinary Team and the Nursing Team at the Ajax site on Medicine/Health Aging program units. As an individual practitioner, the nurse will maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. The nurse will be responsible for maintaining the health record according to hospital policy, procedure and standards. Qualifications Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing); Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college; Current B.C.L.S. certificate; Recent medical-surgical experience and evidence of recent related continuing education; Coronary Care I course (or equivalent) required OR must enroll in the next available Lakeridge Health Telemetry course and successfully complete upon hire; Demonstrated self-motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education, leadership and related Clinical Specialties; Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in patient care assignments, patient care units and hospital sites within the Corporation; Ability to lift, turn, transfer patients with the use of mechanical lifts; Demonstrated skills in providing patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care; Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations; Ability to perform the essential duties of the position; Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community; Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public; Must have a satisfactory performance record; Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; and Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participation in regular in service education sessions in this area. At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca . Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants. Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Conditions Of Employment The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364. Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months. Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

What you’ll do

Provide direct patient care across medicine and health aging units, including assessments, medication administration, vital-sign checks, and monitoring intravenous therapy and telemetry. Work as part of the float pool and multidisciplinary nursing teams, maintain accurate health records, and adapt to changing assignments and units.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an accredited Registered Practical Nurse diploma, be in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and have current B.C.L.S. certification and recent medical-surgical experience. A Coronary Care I course or equivalent is required, or the candidate must enroll in and successfully complete Lakeridge Health’s next available telemetry course; strong assessment, communication, documentation, organizational, and patient-education skills are also required.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Physical Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Intravenous Therapy Monitoring
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Patient Education
• Clinical Documentation
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Patient Transfer Using Mechanical Lifts
• Continuing Education

Job areas

• Healthcare

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