Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - RCU Finch Site

Southlake Regional Health Centre

Newmarket, Ontario

6d ago

Job Summary

The College of Nurses (June 2009), which is described in the core professional standards : professional standards, confidentiality and privacy, decisions about procedures and authority, documentation, ethics, infection prevention and control, medication, restraints and therapeutic nurse-client relationships.

The Registered Practical Nurse work within the Standards of Nursing practice as laid down by the College of Nurses, the Regulated Health Professional Act, July 1996, Regulations, the Nursing Act (Bill 57) and the Guidelines of Ethical Behaviour, policies and practices of the Hospital.

Qualifications

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

BCLS certificate

Demonstrates knowledge and skill in rehabilitation, gerontology and chronic disease management

Recent experience working in a medical or surgical nursing unit within the last two years

Recent experience working with in acute care preferred

Demonstrates knowledge of skin assessment, wound prevention & treatment

Competence in starting and maintaining IVs

Competence in accessing, maintaining and blood sampling from central venous access devices (CVADs)

Demonstrates excellent patient assessment skills

Knowledge of the complex and Geriatric medical populations.

Certificates in Gentle Persuasion Technique, Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Geriatrics preferred.

Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal

Demonstrates ability to function independently and within a team environment

Effective problem solving skills

Advance critical thinking and problem solving skills

Innovative and willing to learn

Commitment to customer service and teamwork

Demonstrates individual leadership skills

At Southlake Regional Health Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities.

Southlake Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Regional Health Centre employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

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