Registered Practical Nurse – Emergency- Temporary Full Time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sault Area Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse – Emergency for a temporary full-time position. The incumbent will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using the Nursing Process and Standards of Practice, and will provide health teaching to patients and families.

The role requires current Certificate of Competency in Ontario, active CNO registration, IV certification, geriatric/inpatient experience, and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Current certification in venipuncture (IV certification).
• Recent inpatient medical experience.
• Experience and knowledge working with geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

IV certification

Geriatric care

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Education

RN registration (CNO) in good standing

Certificate of Competency in Ontario

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse – Emergency- Temporary Full Time

• Registered Practical Nurse – Emergency- Temporary Full 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification).
• Recent inpatient medical experience.
• Experience and knowledge working with geriatric population.

ABILITY:

• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the Hospital’s mission statement and ICCARE values.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in the management and care of peri-operative patients, including assessment, IV therapy, wound care, and knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Knowledge in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work independently with minimal supervision, as well as effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication, and in the use of the hospital’s computer systems.
• 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.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only applicants moving onto the testing/interview stages will be contacted.

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.