Registered Practical Nurse (Medicine/Surgery H7)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto, ON seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to support the Medicine and Surgery A2 units. The RPN will apply nursing knowledge to patient-centered care, work closely with Registered Nurses, and cross-train to specialty areas to meet organizational needs.

Expect involvement across Medicine and Surgery domains, with cross-unit assignments as required, maintaining high standards of practice and collaboration within a dynamic hospital environment.

Formación

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma with a current certificate of registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Medication Administration certificate (for RPN).
• Maintains competence relative to current practice.
• Recent experience in medical-surgical nursing is an asset.
• Current BLS required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide nursing care within Medicine/Surgery A2 units.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurse and cross-train to specialty areas as needed.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and adapt to unpredictable situations.
• Maintain professional standards and patient-focused care.

Conocimientos

Communication

Organization

Patient-centered care

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Educación

RPN diploma

Current registration with CNO

Medication Administration certificate

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Registered Practical Nurses possess a defined body of knowledge, clinical skills, procedural skills and professional attitudes, which are directed to effective patient and family-centered care. RPNs apply these competencies to collect and interpret information, make appropriate nursing clinical decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, RPNs apply these competencies within the boundaries of their knowledge, skill and judgment, personal expertise, the healthcare setting and the patient's preferences.

Overview

Registered Practical Nurses possess a defined body of knowledge, clinical skills, procedural skills and professional attitudes, which are directed to effective patient and family-centered care. RPNs apply these competencies to collect and interpret information, make appropriate nursing clinical decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, RPNs apply these competencies within the boundaries of their knowledge, skill and judgment, personal expertise, the healthcare setting and the patient's preferences. The RPN in the in the Medicine/Surgery A2 unit must have a wide range of nursing skills related to general medical-surgical nursing. The RPN must have excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations. In order to serve the wide organizational needs the RPN must be willing to cross-train to specialty areas as required. This position will primarily support Medicine and Surgery Units, staff may be assigned to work within other areas of the organization that are within the Medicine and Surgery clinical setting domain.

EDUCATION

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma with a current certificate of registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Medication Administration certificate (for RPN).
• Maintains competence relative to current practice.
• Recent experience and evidence of recent related continuing education in medical-surgical nursing an asset.
• Current BLS required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent medical/surgical experience.
• Must be willing to work within other areas of the organization that are within the Medicine and Surgery clinical setting domain.
• Maintains competence relative to current practices.
• Familiar with feeding pumps, G-feeds, oxygen administration, simple sterile dressings, intermittent catheterization.
• Pain/symptom assessment.
• Knowledge of PCA is an asset.
• Motivated to pursue educational goals.
• Demonstrates excellent observational skills.
• Demonstrates excellence in providing patient focused care.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Previous pediatric experience is an asset.
• Demonstrates superior organizational skills.
• Experience in LTC/chronic care setting with palliative/respiratory populations is an asset.
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

Selection Criteria

These are the key criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resume and experience.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues utilizing well- developed (clear, concise and accurate) verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and problem solving abilities to ensure effective, efficient and appropriate decision making when planning and implementing health care.
• Commitment in maintaining professional development of self and others with a patient safety focus.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.