Registered Practical Nurse - Med/Surg

Stevenson Memorial Hospital; Alliston; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston is seeking a Casual Registered Practical Nurse to join the Medicine unit. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to provide patient and family centered nursing care, following hospital philosophy, policies and the College of Nurses standards.

Qualifications include active RPN registration, current BCLS, CC1 or commitment to complete, and a medication course. Experience in inpatient medicine/surgery is preferred, with a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current BCLS.
• CC1 or commitment to complete within six months of hire.
• Medication course.
• Experience with inpatient medicine/surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient/family focused nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care.
• Support care plans in medicine and surgery units.
• Adhere to safety, confidentiality and professional guidelines.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Procedural skills

Education

Registered Practical Nurse license (CNO)

Tools

BCLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

As part of the interdisciplinary team, the RPN is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient/family focused nursing care in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, policies and standards of care, the College of Nurses (CNO) and all relevant legislation.

Job Number

J0326-0226

Job Title

Registered Practical Nurse - Med/Surg

Job Type

Casual

Job Location

Alliston

Job Category

Nursing

Number Of Open Positions

2

Department

Medicine

Union

OPSEU 360

Salary

$36.03 - $38.16/Hour

Fte

0.25

Job Summary

As part of the interdisciplinary team, the RPN is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient/family focused nursing care in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, policies and standards of care, the College of Nurses (CNO) and all relevant legislation.

Qualifications And Experience

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current BCLS.
• CC1 or commitment to complete within six (6) months of hire.
• Medication course.
• Management of Aggressive Behaviour or equivalent preferred.
• Certificate in Gentle Persuasive Approach preferred.
• Recent experience with inpatient medicine/surgery preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates excellent assessment, communication, organization, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an inter-professional team member in a fast paced demanding environment.
• Demonstrates a strong abilities to facilitate patient and family-centered care and establish therapeutic relationships.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

Our Values

Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

• Integrity - We adhere to the highest ethical principles
• Compassion - We respond to our patients’ needs with empathy
• Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community
• Respect - We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community
• Excellence - We support a culture of distinction

Hours of Work:

Available for all shifts including weekends and statutory holidays.

This is a backfill position. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Other:

Stevenson Memorial Hospital is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request by notifying Human Resources at [phone] ext 3354.

As part of our mandatory screening process, SMH will require professional references, verification of academic training and professional accreditation along with a current vulnerable sector screening check. (or Criminal Record Check – dependent on role.)