Registered Practical Nurse - Casual

Southwestern Public Health; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Public Health seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to deliver client-centered nursing care and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The RPN will practice autonomously within their full scope where client care needs are predictable, contributing to public health services for individuals, groups and communities.

Ideal candidates hold a college diploma in practical nursing and maintain standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with knowledge of public health legislation and

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a College Diploma program in Practical Nursing as recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
• In good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered nursing care within full scope of practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver public health services.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions with predictable outcomes.

Skills

Public health nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-informed practice

Health equity knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Quality improvement

Client relations

Education

College Diploma in Practical Nursing

Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Electronic data management systems

Electronic communication systems

Job description

This position provides a range of client-centered health services to individuals, groups, and communities. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and practices nursing autonomously to their full scope of practice in circumstances where there is predictability in the client’s care requirements, care plan and health outcomes.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• Successful completion of a College Diploma program in Practical Nursing as recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education
• In good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Knowledge of public health and nursing sciences and familiarity with legislation governing public health practices including, but not limited to, the Health Protection and Promotion Act, Immunization of School Pupils Act, and Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver public health services to individuals, groups and communities.
• Ability to apply and use evidence-informed best practices to guide work.
• Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions where care needs are less complex, and outcomes are predictable.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health, health equity and impacts on population health
• Familiarity with provincial vaccination schedules, vaccine preventable diseases, vaccines and their administration, management of side effects.
• Familiarity with treatments such as, but not limited to, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy testing and counseling, birth control, clinic operations.
• Knowledge and experience using electronic communication systems and data management software.
• Ability to provide safe and effective nursing care both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team or group.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to develop productive working relationships with clients, peers and partners. Demonstration of courtesy, tact, effective listening skills, and ability to exchange appropriate information with clients, partners and staff as required.
• Organized with an ability to prioritize, plan, follow processes and manage time and work effectively.
• Understanding of continuous quality improvement processes and practices.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Required to maintain a current valid Ontario Driver’s license and reliable access to an insured working vehicle.
• Required to maintain current CPR certificate and familiarity with general first aid principles.
• Ability to speak Low German or other languages is an asset but not required.
• Compliance with all Southwestern Public Health administrative policies, relevant program related policies and applicable provincial legislation.