Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.2 FTE)

The Royal; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal is seeking a Resource Team Registered Practical Nurse to float to all units as needed, delivering patient care in accordance with CNO standards. This role emphasizes teamwork within an interdisciplinary environment and ongoing professional development.

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Practical Nursing and current CNO registration, with CPR/AED within the last 2 years and Violence in the Workplace training completed. English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of the MHA and relevant legislation.
• CPR/AED certification within the last 2 years.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Float to all hospital units as required as a Resource Team RPN.
• Provide direct patient care within scope of practice and standards.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and implement care.

Skills

CPR/AED

Vital signs

Injection skills

Physical assessment

Medication administration

O2 administration

Wound care

Suctioning

Safe patient handling

Bladder scanning

ECT recovery

Skin care and feeding

Therapeutic communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Job description

About the Program/Position

As a Resource Team RPN, you will be available to float to all units of the hospital as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing;
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
• CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding
• Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients
• Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team
• Basic computer skills required

Preferred:

• Two years recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing
• Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques

Language Requirements

• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset