Registered Practical Nurse – Medical/Surgical #336-26

Brightshores Health System; Southampton; On-site; CAD 51,069 - 52,565; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Southampton, Ontario is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse to promote health and provide care to patients. This temporary position involves responsibilities such as assessing health conditions and delivering therapeutic support.

The ideal candidate will have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. A commitment to patient safety and continuous professional development is essential. The role involves various shifts and collaboration within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility.
• Willingness to learn basic arrhythmia interpretation.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for promotion of health and assessment of health conditions.
• Provide supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative, and rehabilitative care.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Communication and collaboration skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

BCLS Certification

Job description

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL

POSITION LOCATION: SOUTHAMPTON

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE FEBRUARY 2028) REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

Reporting to the site Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility
• Ability and willingness to learn basic arrhythmia interpretation
• Willingness and ability to work in Emergency as required
• Current certification in or willingness to obtain:
  • BCLS
• Leadership, problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Assessment and interviewing skills
• Ability and willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and contribute to continuous quality improvement
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Basic computer knowledge
• Participation in staff meetings and unit specific projects
• Communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Physical Assessment Course
• Palliative Care Experience
• Two years recent medical surgical experience