2400002045 - Registered Practical Nurse

Lakeridge Health; Oshawa; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse to join their Emergency Services team. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates will need strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional customer service, as they will interact with diverse patients and families. The position offers a dynamic work schedule with 12-hour shifts, allowing for a fulfilling career in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• 1-2 years Med/Surg or Emergency department experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Providing personal patient care, monitoring vital signs, and setting up medical equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Physical Assessment

IV Monitoring

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Medication Administration

Electrocardiograms (ECGs)

Venipuncture

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Physical Assessment Course

Job description

CUPE

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: General Emergency - Oshawa
Program: Emergency
12 Hour Shifts, DDNN Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $36.14 - $38.16 per hour
Posting Reference: 2400002036-2045

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to Manager of Emergency Services, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) within Emergency Services will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementation, and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family-centered care environment. The Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for personal patient care, vital signs, physical assessment, monitoring IV's, setting up medical equipment as appropriate, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse;
2. Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from a recognized community college;
3. 1-2 years Med/Surg experience (within the last 24 months) and/or Emergency department experience;
4. CC1 course required to be completed or willing to complete within 6 months of hire;
5. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (Ontario Heart & Stroke guidelines preferred);
6. Competent to perform CPR at a basic Cardiac Life Support level;
7. Current Medication Administration course;
8. Physical Assessment course from a recognized institution and/or equivalent;
9. Demonstrated experience in performing electrocardiograms (ECGs) and venipuncture an asset;
10. Proven sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations;
11. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community;
12. Demonstrated ability to relate to patients and family members of a diverse community setting;
13. Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service within multidisciplinary team and when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public;
14. Proven excellent documentation skills;
15. Demonstrated ability to perform all RPN nursing and related duties to the full scope of their practice preferred;
16. Must have a satisfactory performance record;
17. Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
18. Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;
19. Demonstrated pattern of good attendance and work record.

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.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID-19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.