Registered Practical Nurse (Nursing Resource Team)

Michael Garron Hospital; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse to join their Nursing Resource Team. In this dynamic role, you will utilize your clinical skills and critical thinking abilities to deliver exceptional patient care across various medical-surgical settings, including off-site locations. This position offers the opportunity to enhance your nursing practice through cross-training in specialty areas, ensuring that you are well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of patients. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma with current registration.
• 1 year of recent medical/surgical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective patient and family-centered care.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses in various clinical settings.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient-Focused Care

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Pain/Symptom Assessment

Adaptability

Education

Registered Practical Nursing Diploma

Current Medication Administration Certificate

Current BLS Certification

Tools

Feeding Pumps

Oxygen Administration

Sterile Dressings

Intermittent Catheterization

Job description

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 Nursing Resource Team 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 work in clinical areas across Michael Garron Hospital, including off-site clinical settings as required.

EDUCATION

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

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be prepared to float to all Health Services within the organization, including off-site clinical settings.
2. 1 year of recent medical/surgical experience.
3. Maintains competence relative to current practices.
4. Familiar with feeding pumps, G-feeds, oxygen administration, simple sterile dressings, and intermittent catheterization.
5. Pain/symptom assessment.
6. Knowledge of PCA is an asset.
7. Motivated to pursue educational goals.
8. Demonstrates excellent observational skills.
9. Demonstrates excellence in providing patient-focused care.
10. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
11. Previous pediatric experience is an asset.
12. Demonstrates superior organizational skills.
13. Experience in LTC/chronic care setting with palliative/respiratory populations is an asset.
14. Good work and attendance record required.
15. All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
16. 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.
17. 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

1. Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in the implementation of high-quality clinical care utilizing the nursing process.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues utilizing well-developed (clear, concise, and accurate) verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated organizational skills and problem-solving abilities to ensure effective, efficient, and appropriate decision making when planning and implementing health care.
4. Commitment to maintaining professional development of self and others with a patient safety focus.