Registered Practical Nurse (X 2) – SLDP 05/24

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sioux Lookout seeks a Foot Care RPN responsible for assessing and providing nursing interventions for diabetes patients. The ideal candidate must possess a current nursing license, CPR certification, and demonstrate effective communication skills. This role requires travel to remote communities and managing around 1,200 foot care visits annually. Competitive hourly pay between $35.49 to $38.16 is offered.

Benefits

SLMHC Recruitment Bonus: $2,500 probation Bonus

Retention bonus of $25,000

Northern Top-Up grant of $10,000

Northern Relocation Grant of $10,000

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience preferred.
• Preference will be given to those with a minimum 1-year successful experience in Diabetes Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate nursing interventions as outlined by the College of Nurses RPN Scope of Practice.
• Communicate and collaborate with others effectively.
• Travel to remote northern communities required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team interaction

Physical capability

Education

Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current Basic CPR certificate

Advanced foot care certification

Job description

Bonuses

• SLMHC Recruitment Bonus: $2,500 probation Bonus, + additional $2,500 one-year completion bonus!
• Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is pleased to partner with Health Force Ontario (HFO) as an approved employer for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) which provides a $25,000 retention bonus to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month, full time commitment!
• Additional CCPN Northern Incentives:
• A northern Top-Up grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000 instalments after four (4) and eight (8) months of employment with an eligible employer.
• A Northern Relocation Grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000 instalments upon confirmation that an eligible nurse has started employment and after four (4) months employment with an eligible employer.

Job Summary

The Foot Care RPN, following the scope of practice as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), is responsible for assessing, planning, and providing nursing interventions to clients of the Sioux Lookout Diabetes Program (SLDP) and partner organizations.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a licensed Registered Practical Nurse (required).
• Current Basic CPR certificate required.
• Advanced foot care certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum six (6) months experience preferred.
• Preference will be given to those with a minimum 1-year successful experience in Diabetes Education.
• Good communication, interaction with staff, patients, and residents.
• Must be physically capable of performing duties of position.

Job Duties

• Ability to provide appropriate nursing interventions as outlined by the College of Nurses RPN Scope of Practice.
• Must be available to work all shifts and sites as assigned.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload demands.
• Demonstrated multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with others effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing situations.
• Regular and sustained attendance is essential for this position.
• Travel to remote northern communities required (1-2 weeks per month).
• Due to the extensive training, there is a 1-2-year minimum commitment to the position.
• Primarily responsible for providing advanced foot care to patients with diabetes.
• Provide 1,200-foot care visits per year.

Salary: $35.49-38.16 per hour. In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

Closing Date: When Filled

Competition Number: SLDP 05/24

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