Registered Practical Nurse, Neurological & Medical Complex Care

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 47,957 - 49,552; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Toronto seeks a Registered Practical Nurse for the Neurological & Medical Complex Care department. The role requires a diploma from a CNO-approved program and a current Certificate of Competence. The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical skills and the ability to provide patient-focused care in a fast-paced environment. Salary ranges from $34.812 to $35.970 per hour, with a focus on collaborative nursing care.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with knowledge of health care standards.
• Ability to work with others including patients and families.
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice.
• Meet standards for providing safe and ethical nursing care.
• Collaborate with the patient and interprofessional team.

Skills

Excellent assessment and clinical skills

Demonstrated ability to provide patient-focused care

Proven ability to make decisions

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Sound knowledge of oral and written English

Computer proficiency

Education

Diploma from a CNO-approved nursing program

Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Medication administration certificate (if graduated prior to 1995)

Physical assessment course preferred

Job description

Overview

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for aRegistered Practical Nurse to support our Neurological & Medical Complex Care department.

Rotation: Day/Evening

Job Outline

Nursing Scope of Practice Statement:

“The Practice of Nursing is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care for and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function.” (CNO, 2004, p.3).

• The Registered Practical Nurse has the knowledge, skills and judgement needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice to selected patients, conformed to the complexity and predictability of their health condition.
• The Registered Practical Nurse shall be responsible for meeting the standards and exercising judgement for providing safe, competent and ethical nursing care as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice and Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour.
• The Registered Practical Nurse creates and strengthens an environment conducive to professional and personal growth.
• The Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care in collaboration with the patient, significant others and interprofessional team.

Registered Practical Nurses can be assigned patients with complexity of care needs that are well defined and established, who have predictable outcomes and manageable responses.

Registered Practical Nurses are assigned to patients after the admission and assessment is completed by a Registered Nurse and the patient meets the above criteria.

Education & Qualifications

• A diploma from a CNO-approved nursing program
• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• If graduated prior to 1995, must have the medication administration certificate from an approved community college or equivalent course
• Physical assessment course preferred
• Familiarity with:
  • Regulated Health Professions Act
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS
  • Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bridgepoint Hospital’s policies and procedures
• Current BCLS
• Excellent assessment and clinical skills
• Demonstrated ability in providing patient-focused care
• Proven ability to make decisions and manage workload in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of oral and written English
• Demonstrated ability to work with others including patients and their families
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required

Salary & Vacancy

Salary: Minimum - $34.812/hour; Maximum - $35.970/hour

Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy