Registered Practical Nurse- Complex Continuing Care – 2C- Temporary Part Time

Job summary

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using nursing standards and the nursing process, while providing health education to patients and families. Make sound clinical decisions, follow applicable safety and organizational requirements, and contribute to nursing and unit objectives and theory-based care practices.

Job details

Duties Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the patient. Provides health teaching to patient and family. Is responsible for making clinical decisions, exercising judgment to ensure best possible nursing care is provided within available resources. Is cognizant of the Hospital Mission Statements and Nursing Philosophy and reflects these beliefs in practice. Participates and is involved in the implementation and practice of a theory based practice approach to nursing care. Is cognizant of and participates in the development of the Nursing and Unit objectives. Is compliant with legislative, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety. Qualifications Certificate of competency in Ontario. IV Therapy course required. Knowledge Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment. Knowledgeable in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care. Human relations skills including empathy, sensitivity, understanding of human and organizational behavior, motivational techniques and counseling skills (e.g. teaching patients). Ability Demonstrated clinical competency in the care of the aged, chronic care and/or rehabilitative patients. Demonstrated commitment to quality standards of practice. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education in gerontological and rehabilitative nursing. Demonstrated record of completion of all required training and education. Demonstrated competency in peritoneal dialysis is an asset Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts. Behaviour consistent with our iCcare Way and iCcare Values. Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted. NOTE: Internal applicants, if providing a hardcopy, please complete internal application form. Only those selected for the testing/ interview will be contacted. Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required. Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

What you’ll do

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using nursing standards and the nursing process, while providing health education to patients and families. Make sound clinical decisions, follow applicable safety and organizational requirements, and contribute to nursing and unit objectives and theory-based care practices.

Requirements

Requires an Ontario certificate of competency and an IV Therapy course, along with clinical competence in care for older adults, chronic-care, or rehabilitative patients. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to quality practice and continuing education, computer literacy in a Microsoft environment, and strong interpersonal skills; peritoneal dialysis competency is an asset.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Assessment
• Care Planning
• Patient Care
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Patient and Family Education
• Gerontological Nursing
• Rehabilitative Nursing
• Chronic Care
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• IV Therapy
• Microsoft Office
• Mechanical Patient-Care Equipment
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Communication
• Empathy
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare

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