Registered Practical Nurse- Complex Continuing Care 2C- Temporary Part Time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Sault Area Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for Complex Continuing Care 2C on a temporary part-time basis. The role emphasizes comprehensive nursing care, patient teaching, and clinical decision-making within available resources. Candidates must hold Ontario certification and complete IV Therapy training.

Experience with geriatric, chronic, or rehabilitative care is valued. The position supports the hospital’s mission and values, with emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork in

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• IV Therapy course required.
• Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the patient using the Standards of Nursing Practice and Nursing Process.
• Provide health teaching to patient and family.
• Make clinical decisions to ensure best possible nursing care within available resources.
• Reflect Hospital Mission and Nursing Philosophy in practice.
• Participate in theory-based practice and development of Nursing and Unit objectives.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Health education

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Decision making

Education

Certificate of competency in Ontario

IV Therapy course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse- Complex Continuing Care 2C- Temporary Part Time

• Registered Practical Nurse- Complex Continuing Care 2C- Temporary Part Time

Duties:

• Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the patient.
• Provides health teaching to patient and family.
• Is responsible for making clinical decisions, exercising judgment to ensure best possible nursing care is provided within available resources.
• Is cognizant of the Hospital Mission Statements and Nursing Philosophy and reflects these beliefs in practice.
• Participates and is involved in the implementation and practice of a theory based practice approach to nursing care.
• Is cognizant of and participates in the development of the Nursing and Unit objectives.
• Is compliant with legislative, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.

Qualifications:

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• IV Therapy course required.

Knowledge:

• Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
• Knowledgeable in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care.
• Human relations skills including empathy, sensitivity, understanding of human and organizational behavior, motivational techniques and counseling skills (e.g. teaching patients).

Ability:

• Demonstrated clinical competency in the care of the aged, chronic care and/or rehabilitative patients.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality standards of practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education in gerontological and rehabilitative nursing.
• Demonstrated record of completion of all required training and education.
• Demonstrated competency in peritoneal dialysis is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
• Behaviour consistent with our iCcare Way and iCcare Values.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted.All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.