Registered Practical Nurse (Casual 0.0 FTE)

The Royal; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,971 - 53,726; Part time

Job summary

The Royal is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (Casual 0.0 FTE) to support the Nursing Resource Team at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. You will float to various units and perform essential nursing tasks to ensure continuous patient care across shifts.

We require RN registration with CNO, current CPR/AED certification, and experience with mental health assessment and interventions. English proficiency is mandatory; bilingualism is an asset.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of Mental Health Act and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Float to all hospital units as required as a Resource Team RPN.
• Provide direct patient care including assessment, medication administration and basic nursing procedures.

Skills

CNO Standards

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Glucometer reading

Vital signs

Injection administration

Patient assessment

O2 administration

Wound care

Safe patient handling

Bladder scanning

ECT recovery

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Registration with CNO

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: ROM26-177E Title: Registered Practical Nurse (Casual 0.0 FTE) Position Status: Casual FTE: 0.0 Job Schedule: Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends Department: Nursing Resource Team Union: CUPE Local 942 Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Number of Vacancies: 10

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education

Nursing Resource Team

As a Resource Team RPN, you will be available to float to all units of the hospital as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing;
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding
• Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients
• Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team
• Basic computer skills required

Preferred

• Two years recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing
• Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset

Salary Range: 37.24 to 39.02 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.