RPN — Alternative Level of Care (ALC) Nurse

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber River Health in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Reactivation Care Centre. This temporary full-time role offers 8- and 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, evenings and weekends.

You will work in general medicine, ALC and seniors care, coordinate care with an interprofessional team, and document in Meditech 6.0. The position also includes mentoring new hires and nursing students and participating in unit projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program.
• Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities.
• Minimum 2 years of recent medical/ senior's care experience is preferred.
• Critical thinking and prioritization skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to problem solve with the team.
• Experience with patient health teaching.
• Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, Blood Transfusion, Wound Care Dressing, Medication Administration, etc.
• Demonstrate adherence to the hospital's code of conduct.
• Advance Physical Assessment Skill is required.
• Basic computer skills and Meditech 6.0 experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• RPN responsibilities for general medicine, ALC and senior's care
• Coordination of care within an interprofessional team
• Complete electronic Meditech 6.0 documentation system
• Participation in unit based projects or hospital committees as required
• Mentorship for new hires and pre-grad RPN nursing students

Skills

RPN registration

BCLS certification

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Medical experience

Patient teaching

Injections

IV therapy

Blood transfusion

Wound care

Meditech 6.0

Computer skills

Equity & inclusion

Code of conduct

Education

Registered Practical Nursing diploma

Tools

Meditech 6.0

Job description

Humber River Health in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Reactivation Care Centre. This temporary full-time role offers 8- and 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, evenings and weekends.

You will work in general medicine, ALC and seniors care, coordinate care with an interprofessional team, and document in Meditech 6.0. The position also includes mentoring new hires and nursing students and participating in unit projects.