Registered Practical Nurse - Medicine

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Grey County is looking for a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in Owen Sound. The RPN will work as part of an inter-disciplinary team, providing care to patients with stable conditions. Key qualifications include registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, ability to work at full scope of practice, and recent acute care nursing experience. The role emphasizes excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Ability to work at full scope of practice.
• Willingness to obtain Coronary Care 1 Course within 6 months of hire.
• 2 years recent acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with stable and predictable outcomes.
• Work collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ontario College of Nurses registration

Job description

DEPARTMENT: MEDICINE

LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: PART-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

Reporting to the Manager of Medicine, Owen Sound Site, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively in an inter‑disciplinary team to provide care to those patients with a stable and predictable outcome within the defined professional scope of practice as set out by the CNO.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ontario College of Nurses registration
• Ability to work at full scope of practice
• Coronary Care 1 Course or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 2 years recent acute care nursing experience
• Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development; participation in quality improvement initiatives on the unit
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• 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