Registered Practical Nurse

Discovery Silver Corp; Timmins; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life, AD&D

Disability insurance

Wellness spending account

Virtual care

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Discovery Kidd Operations is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our growing team in Ontario. Reporting to the Health and Hygiene Supervisor, you will deliver emergency nursing care, monitor health, and provide health teaching to staff to promote wellbeing on site.

The role requires a valid nursing certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario, CPR, and medication administration credentials, with experience in nursing and the ability to work independently while handling

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• CPR certification required; Administration of Medications certification.
• Experience in nursing and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care for occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Provide health monitoring and health teaching to staff.
• Maintain medical records and documentation.
• Administer and document nursing care; assist with medical surveillance testing.

Skills

CPR certification

Administration of Medications

First Aid certification

Audiometry certification

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Join Our Growing Team!

Discovery Kidd has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).

A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposit in Mexico.

Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.

The Position:

Reporting to the Health and Hygiene Supervisor, the Registered Practical Nurse provides emergency care for all occupational injuries and non-occupational illnesses and provides health monitoring and teaching to maintain and promote health.

Key Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible to:

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services, and to document nursing care given
• Provide emergency nursing care for all occupational and non-occupational injury or illness
• Provide continuing nursing care to hasten recovery
• Provide individual health monitoring and teaching to maintain and promote health
• Assist with research for WSIB claims as required
• Schedule employees for medical surveillance and testing
• Perform respirator fit testing, audiometry, pre-placement assessments
• Maintain computer records, and maintain proper filing of medical reports
• Serve as first-line emergency response
• Perform a number of other non-medical duties

Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal Candidate will have:

• A valid Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, CPR certification, and Administration of Medications certification.
• First Aid and Audiometry certification is desirable but will be provided if necessary.
• Previous nursing experience is essential.
• Capable of working independently in a self-directed manner and comfortable working in a confidential manner and controlling confidential material.
• Capable of responding to emergency situations quickly and calmly, and of directing non-medical personnel during emergencies.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Annual compensation of CAD$63,000 to CAD$80,000.

Additional Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery’s Kidd Operations.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.