Registered Practical Nurse - CVH 5 Stroke DEF

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Vaughan is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide quality and safe care to patients. You will contribute to a holistic health experience by effectively managing workloads, exercising professional judgment, and working collaboratively with the interprofessional care team. Candidates must have a Practical Nurse Diploma, current registration, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Opportunities for professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration in the General Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Experience with electronic medical records is required.
• Ability to deliver information effectively to patients, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Resolve issues in a productive and respectful manner.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive environment for all.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Practical Nurse Diploma from an approved nursing program

Current Certificate of Registration in the General Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Medication administration certificate if graduated prior to 1995

Completion of a physical assessment course

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Job description

Overview

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you’ll use a patient- and family-centred approach in providing holistic, quality and safe care to patients within the scope of practice identified by the College of Nurses of Ontario, evidence-based nursing practices and the standards set by Mackenzie Health. Working independently and collaboratively as part of the interprofessional care team, you’ll contribute to creating a world-class health experience for patients and their families, by demonstrating professionalism at every turn, upholding our values of excellence, leadership and empathy, and exemplifying our Commitment to Caring.

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

• Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
• Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.

What must you have?

• Practical Nurse Diploma from an approved nursing program preferred.
• Current Certificate of Registration in the General Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• If graduated prior to 1995, medication administration certificate from an approved community college required.
• Recent completion of a physical assessment course preferred.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

What else do you bring?

• Experience working with electronic medical records.
• Familiarity with the Regulated Health Professions Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, and the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and verbal and written communication skills in English, with an ability to deliver information and work effectively with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrated strong decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Member of the Registered Practical Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RPNAO) preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year recent nursing experience working as a Registered Practical Nurse in an acute care setting within the past 3 years preferred.
• Experience working with the elderly.
• Experience working with acute and stroke rehab patients.
• Ability to speak a second language.
• Previous experience within the Registered Practical Nurse classification.

*This position is being represented by OPSEU.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Accessibility and equal opportunity

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.

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