Registered Practical Nurse - Acute Ambulatory Care Unit

Women's College Hospital; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's College Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Regular Full-Time Registered Practical Nurse to provide ambulator y care in a fast-paced unit. You will assess, document vital signs and histories, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to ensure high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold an Ontario registration, current BLS/CPR, and strong communication skills with a patient-centered approach to care.

Qualifications

• Must hold RPN diploma and current College of Nurses of Ontario registration.
• Current BLS/CPR certificate required.
• Experience in general medicine nursing and outpatient/ambulatory care preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care per scope of practice.
• Document nursing assessments, vital signs, histories.
• Identify priorities for physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
• Provide compassionate care in a diverse environment.
• Record health information concisely and accurately.
• Collaborate with health care team to maintain standards of care.
• Provide teaching to staff, patients and relatives.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, families and staff.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Outpatient care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Fast-paced environment

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma

College of Nurses of Ontario registration

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

This is a Regular Full-Time Opportunity. This department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Type: New

Summary of duties, but not limited to:

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with the scope of practice.
• Receives patients into unit; obtains and documents nursing assessment, vital signs, health and social histories as applicable
• Identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment.
• Records patient health care information in a precise. concise and organized manner.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met.
• Provides teaching materials and evaluates and reinforces education to staff, patients and patient’s relatives.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, their families and staff.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma required
• Currently registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current BLS/CPR Certificate required
• Demonstrated clinical competence with general medicine nursing skills
• Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic setting/ambulatory care environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team, as well as independently
• Excellent physical assessment skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Experience working with diverse population groups
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to patient centered care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven attendance and punctuality.
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all