Registered Practical Nurse- Float Pool- Full Time (10)

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a qualified nurse to provide high-quality care to patients. The position requires a diploma in practical nursing, registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and certifications in venipuncture. Candidates should have experience in inpatient medical and palliative care, and familiarity with geriatric populations. Join a team committed to excellence in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Uses Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process for patient care.
• Provides health teaching to patient and family.
• Makes clinical decisions to ensure optimal nursing care.
• Reflects Hospital Mission Statements in practice.
• Participates in theory-based nursing care.
• Involved in the development of Nursing and Unit objectives.

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing from an approved School of Nursing

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing

Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification)

Recent inpatient medical experience

Palliative care experience

Experience and knowledge working with geriatric population

Job description

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

• Diploma in Practical Nursing from an approved School of Nursing
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification).
• Recent inpatient medical experience.
• Palliative care experience.
• Experience and knowledge working with geriatric population.