Registered Practical Nurse

Windsor Regional Hospital; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide autonomous, patient‑centered care across less complex cases with collaborative support from RNs. You will follow College of Nurses of Ontario standards and contribute to holistic care in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate holds an RPN diploma with active CNO registration and BCLS, plus experience in mental health. Shifts across all times may be required, with ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Diploma graduate in nursing or equivalent.
• Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• 1 year mental health experience preferred (acute inpatient/ACT).
• IV access and care certification preferred.
• Willingness to work all shifts as required.
• Completion of additional courses/certificates per posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care per standards of practice.
• Collaborate with RN and other care providers as needed.
• Maintain patient and family education and support.
• Administer medications and IV therapy per policy.
• Monitor labs, wounds, charts and infection control practices.

Skills

Org & prioritization

Patient teaching

Communication skills

Nursing principles knowledge

IV therapy & meds admin

Team collaboration

Professional development

Independent fast-paced work

Process improvement

Attendance & reliability

Basic computer literacy

Education

Diploma in nursing (recognised college)

Current RPN registration (CNO)

Current BCLS certification

Mental Health experience (1 year)

IV Access & Care Certification preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Practical Nurse is accountable for the provision of care in accordance with the ‘standards of practice’ as delineated by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The Registered Practical Nurse provides care autonomously to meet the holistic needs of individuals experiencing less complex care situations with predicable outcomes and low risk for negative outcomes. When the RPN provides aspects of care in situation beyond this, they will do so in collaboration/consultation with the RN and other care providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate will be a diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e. certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration, phlebotomy and health assessment)
• Current registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses required
• Current BCLS required
• 1 year experience in Mental Health (Acute Inpatient, Tertiary, ACT) preferred
• Intravenous Access and Care Certified preferred
• Available to work all shifts as required
• Evidence of completion of additional course(s) and/or certificate(s) as per the requirements of the clinical program job posting.

SKILLS/ABILITIES (not limited to):

• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills with an ability to set priorities
• Demonstrated strong patient/family health teaching skills
• Demonstrated effective professional, interpersonal, and therapeutic communication skills required
• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles, and demonstrated competence in procedures and practice in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice and entry to practice competencies for Registered Practical Nurses, of the College of Nurses of Ontario and regulations of the Regulated Health Professions Act.
• Demonstrates knowledge, experience and the ability to care for patients with the following: initiation and maintenance of IV therapy, administration of medication above the drip chamber, blood and blood product administration, blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric tubes, wound management skills, routine and additional infection control precautions, normal and abnormal lab values
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work in a collaborative team approach and to adhere to accepted standards of personal conduct.
• Commitment to continued professional development and learning.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, rapid turnover, high patient volume area
• Willingness to participate in process improvement
• Committed to the values of the corporation and to courtesy and compassion in patient care
• A positive work and attendance record is essential
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Basic computer literacy required e.g. email, clinical applications, intra/internet

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.