Registered Practical Nurse – Medicine #531-25

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Owen Sound is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their team. You will work collaboratively within an inter-disciplinary team, providing care to patients with stable and predictable outcomes. Ideal candidates will have Ontario College of Nurses registration, recent acute care experience, and a commitment to professional development. The position offers a competitive wage of $37.071 - $38.157 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2 years recent acute care nursing experience required.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Advocates for patient safety and understands department responsibilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education

Ontario College of Nurses registration

Coronary Care 1 Course or willingness to obtain

Job description

DEPARTMENT: MEDICINE LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE STATUS: PART-TIME 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 REQUIRED

• 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 healthcareprofessionals
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing education and professional developmentParticipation 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