registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Government of Canada; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal healthcare agency in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking a practical nurse to provide essential nursing care, administer medications, and assist in surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will hold an acute care nursing certificate, be licensed to practice in Ontario, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits include a comprehensive health benefits package, pension plan, and various additional perks. The position requires on-site work with no remote options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Pension plan

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a practical nurse by the province of Ontario.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patients' progress.
• Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to patients.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Team player

Education

Acute care nursing Certificate

Canadian Paediatric Society neonatal resuscitation program

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons
• Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Acute care nursing Certificate
• Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) neonatal resuscitation program
• Certified foot care nurse
• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• Fetal health surveillance Certification
• Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification
• Tracheostomy care training
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• Certified Nurse in Critical Care - Canada (CNCC-C)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse by provincial authorities
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program