Registered Practical Nurse – Patient Access & Flow (Float Pool) #596-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario seeks a full-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their Float Pool in Owen Sound, with responsibilities across multiple rural sites. The ideal candidate holds an RPN Certificate of Competence and possesses strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, the role requires competency in patient assessment and adherence to safety practices. This position offers a competitive wage range, supporting vital healthcare services in the community.

Qualifications

• RPN Certificate of Competence with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Ability to work at full scope of practice.
• Access to reliable transportation for travel to rural hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with stable and predictable outcomes.
• Collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team for comprehensive care.
• Promote health and assess treatment needs for patients.

Skills

Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Competency in aseptic technique

Ability to work at full scope of practice

Education

RPN Certificate of Competence

Physical Assessment Course or equivalent

Job description

DEPARTMENT: PATIENT ACCESS & FLOW (FLOAT POOL)

LOCATION: OWEN SOUND (& ASSIGNMENT TO RURAL SITES)

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: FULL-TIME

WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157 (MILEAGE WILL BE PAID AS PER THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT)

As a member of the Float Pool the RPN will be assigned to work in the department/site that is requiring additional staffing support. The RPN will work collaboratively as a member of the 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. The RPN is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

While the successful candidate will have the option to select 2 preferred sites, it is understood that travel may be required to all sites in the corporation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• RPN Certificate of Competence with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Ability to work at full scope of practice
• Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
• Competency in aseptic technique, urinary catheterization, administration of medications, IV therapy, POCT
• 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
• Access to reliable transportation as travel to rural hospitals is required based on staffing needs
• 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