2500000966 - Registered Practical Nurse

Lakeridge Health; Ajax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a temporary full-time position. The role involves assessing and delivering nursing care in a multidisciplinary environment, requiring strong interpersonal skills and relevant qualifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in a Birthing Centre and be committed to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing).
• Minimum one year of Birthing Centre experience required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Providing patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes.
• Collaborating with patients, families, and other care providers.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma

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Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse

Status: Temporary Full Time (11 months)

Department: Ldrp, LHAP

Program: Women & Childrens Healthcare

Days, Nights, Weekends - 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering

Wage Schedule: $36.140 - $38.160 per hour

CUPE: 2500000966

Description

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in a multidisciplinary, family centred care environment. The ideal candidate will bring a confident and resourceful attitude in the face of challenges, and have the motivation to deliver results in a complex and demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college;
• Minimum of one year of recent (within two years) Birthing Centre experience [Ante Partum, Post Partum (Combined Care)] *required;
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (Ontario Heart & Stroke guidelines preferred);
• competency in: insertion and removal of urinary catheters and removal of intravenous;
• Competent and able to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level;
• Breastfeeding course or demonstrated experience an asset;
• Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation course (within 3 months of hire), Health Assessment and Medication courses;
• Demonstrated experience in performing venipuncture an asset;
• Demonstrated skills in providing patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care;
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and provide care in a fast paced, high pressure environment;
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively and collaborate well with patients, families, other care providers and the community
• Demonstrated excellent documentation skills;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work - independently and within a multidisciplinary team and exercise sound judgement;
• Ability to perform essential duties of the position and all RPN nursing and related duties to the full scope of their practice ;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public; and
• 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.
  
  

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.

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