Registered Practical Nurse - Emergency - Temporary Part-Time

Brockville General Hospital; Brockville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Brockville General Hospital seeks a Registered Practical Nurse for Emergency. This temporary part-time role supports acute care in a busy ED, with day and night shifts seven days a week.

You will provide direct nursing care under supervision, participate in patient-centered care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, timely services in a fast-paced environment. Ontario registration is required; BCLS must be maintained; preference for 2+ years in acute or emergency care;

Qualifications

• RN/RPN registered with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Preference for 2+ years acute/ED experience and team experience.
• BCLS certification maintained throughout employment.
• RPNAO membership preferred.
• Emergency Nursing Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Participate in quality and risk management initiatives.
• Support standard of practice and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

Ontario RPNAO registered

Emergency Nursing Certificate

Tools

BCLS Certification

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse - Emergency - Temporary Part-Time

Status: Temporary Part-Time(up to 12 months with possible extension)

Department: Emergency

Salary: $37.44 to $39.80 / hour

Hours of Work: Days, Nights, 7 days per week 0700-1900/1900-0700

Union Association: CUPE

Position Summary:

As a member of the Unit Patient Care Team in the Emergency Department of the Hospital, the Registered Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients, in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and policies and the Standards of Nursing Practice. The Registered Practical Nurse works under the direction of and in conjunction with other regulated health care professional members of the team. The RPN participates in service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• A Registered Practical Nurse currently registered with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Preference will be given to those individuals who have had related client/patient care experience in an acute care or emergency care environment and have successfully worked as a member of a workplace team
• Preference given to those with 2 or more years of current acute care experience
• Valid BCLS and maintained throughout employment
• Member of RPNAO preferred
• Emergency Nursing Certificate Preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated competence in full scope of RPN practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and also function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, creativity and ability to prioritize
• Demonstrated ability to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner with patients, visitors, staff and volunteers
• Good attendance and availability required

Brockville General Hospital values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is strongly committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Brockville General Hospital welcomes all applicants including members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Brockville General Hospital will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Brockville General Hospital will support and assist applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. For information or to discuss any specific needs you may have in the interview process or in any testing required of candidates, please contact Human Resources at 613-345-5649 ext. 51453.

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As a designated Rural Community Hospital, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses working at Brockville General Hospital may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit www.Canada.ca for details.