Registered Practical Nurse, GEN Family Maternity Centre

shn; Regina; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support the Womens and Children Program, providing postpartum and newborn care within a multidisciplinary team at General Site. The role requires shift work, including weekends and holidays, and adherence to professional standards.

Candidates must hold an RPN diploma, current CNO registration, and have recent postpartum experience with NRP and breastfeeding training or willingness to complete within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time-management abilities
• Demonstrates problem-solving and critical thinking
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care within a total patient care delivery model.
• Care for postpartum women and their newborns in the Womens and Children Program.
• Engage in ethical conduct and maintain standards per governing bodies.
• Be available for shift work, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

RPN diploma

NRP certification

Breastfeeding course

BCLS certificate

Job description

Job Number: JR106932

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse, GEN Family Maternity Centre

Union: CUPE

Union: CUPE

Job Category: Nurse

Hospital Location: General Site

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: 7 months

Number of Positions: 1

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $35.753 - $39.019

Hours: All Shifts

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America's largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 - 2025 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2026. Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description:

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a total patient care delivery model in accordance with the standards of practice and competencies of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Regulated Health Professionals Act and Scarborough Health Network. As a Registered Practical Nurse in the Women's and Children Program, you will be part of a health care team that promotes the birthing experience as a normal, health process and the family as an integral part of that experience. At this time, the RPN will provide comprehensive care to Post-partum women and their newborns. In this role, you will engage in ethical conduct and provide high quality nursing care to patients and their families, based on the philosophy and conceptual framework of Nursing Practice at Scarborough Health Network. Please note that this position is required to work shift work, weekends and holidays.

Requirements:

• RPN diploma
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
• Current experience or consolidation training (within last 3 years) in Postpartum
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and a breastfeeding course is required (or a commitment to complete within 3 months of employment)
• Candidates must be interested and willing to be trained to work in alternate clinical areas within the Women's and Children Program
• Current BCLS certificate
• Evidence of continuing education and professional development is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as a multidisciplinary team member in a fast paced demanding environment
• Demonstrates values consistent with Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Strong work ethic and commitment is required
• Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
• Highly punctual
• Demonstrated professionalism and reliability

Asset:

• Scrub Nurse experience
• Membership in RPNAO an asset
• Fetal Health Surveillance experience
• Certification in blood collection and IV's
• Ability to speak another language

This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.

Accommodation and Diversity Statement:

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community's unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one's personal iden