Registered Practical Nurse

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in North Bay seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to offer post-operative care in the Inpatient Surgery department. Responsibilities include providing nursing care to surgical and medical patients. Candidates must have a valid nursing certificate and specific medical certifications, along with strong interpersonal skills. Bilingual abilities in English and French are required. Pay and benefits are per the CUPE Collective Agreement. This organization is committed to accessibility and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is mandatory.
• BLS certification required within the last twelve months.
• Recent medical/surgical experience in active care settings within 3 years.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team-oriented climate

Ability to provide health teaching

Ability to meet physical demands

Ability to function in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Commitment to safety

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certificate

I.V. Therapy certification

Capillary Blood Glucose certification

Job description

Position

Registered Practical Nurse

Department

The Inpatient Surgery department offers post‑operative care to patients that have had surgery or are under the care of one of the surgeons as well as providing care to Medical patients and Palliative patients.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (within the last twelve months).
• Recent medical and surgical clinical experience in an active care setting (within 3 years) required.
• I.V. Therapy required.
• Capillary Blood Glucose certification required.
• Relevant nursing skills such as working with PCA pump and TPN maintenance required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team and function well in a team‑oriented climate required.
• Ability to provide health teaching to individuals required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to surgical and medical patients required.
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment and problem‑solve required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required.
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensuring safety of self, coworkers, patients, volunteers, and visitors.
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in the organization.
• Good attendance and work record required.
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) required. Unilingual candidates may be considered if French requirement is met or no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) Collective Agreement.

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

North Bay Regional Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer.