Registered Practical Nurse - Support

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide nursing care, promote health, and assess client needs. The role requires collaboration with Registered Nurses and care for less complex clients. Applicants should have a Practical Nursing Diploma, registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario, and effective communication skills. A commitment to ongoing learning is essential. The hourly wage ranges from $35.12 to $38.16.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to promote health and assess needs.
• Collaborate with RNs for safe and effective care.
• Recognize changes in client acuity and consult RNs as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing practices

Effective communication

Ability to set priorities

Computer skills (MS Word, data entry)

Knowledge of transfers and lifts

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

BCLS/HCP certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides nursing care for clients to promote health and assess need for provision of care and treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal function. The RPN role models professional values, beliefs and attributes, and practices in accordance with the SJHH mission and values, policies and procedures, and College of Nurses Standards and Guidelines. A high level of collaboration between RPN and RN is required to ensure safe and effective care. The RPN provides care for less complex clients whose outcomes are more predictable and risk for negative outcomes is low. The RPN is accountable to recognize changes in acuity and/or complexity in client needs and consulting with a Registered Nurse (RN) in determining next steps in provision of care.

Full Time Support positions will be utilized to cover maternity leaves, medical leaves and other long-term leaves. The incumbent may be assigned to cover longer term or shorter term/episodic needs within the unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required.
• Education in one of the below categories is required:
  • a) Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited Community College program with evidence of IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum.
  • b) Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited Community College program and IV medication administration certificate from an accredited Community College program if not included in basic diploma curriculum.
  • c) Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited Community College program, a medication administration certificate and an IV medication certificate from an accredited Community College program.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
• Demonstrated ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transfers and lifts.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.
• Basic skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems.
• Excellent work performance and attendance record is essential.

Emergency Department-specific Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent related clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.

WAGE RATE

Hourly: $35.12....$36.64....$38.16

St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.