RPN – Permanent, Part-Time (#2025-93)

Northwest Employment Works; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atikokan Health and Community Services is seeking Registered Practical Nurses to provide quality care on acute and long-term care units. The RPN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for stable patients and residents under guidance from the Nursing leadership.

The role requires active CNO registration in Ontario, BCLS certification, and basic computer skills. Participation in specialty certification is encouraged as applicable.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• RPNAO membership preferred.
• Current BCLS certification.
• If graduated prior to 2005, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Physical Assessment for RPNs are required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to stable patients and residents.
• Assess, plan, provide, coordinate and evaluate care and treatment.
• Work on Acute and Long-Term Care units under supervision of Nurse Manager, Long Term Care Manager and Chief Nursing Officer.

Skills

Basic computer skills

BCLS

Patient care

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with CNO

RPNAO membership preferred

BCLS certification

Anatomy & Physiology I & II / Physical Assessment for RPNs (for grads before 2005)

Job description

Rate of Pay: $39.48 – $40.05
Department: Nursing
Shift/Rotation: 3
Start Date: as soon as possible

Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, Long Term Care Manager and Chief Nursing Officer, Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) are accountable to provide quality nursing care to stable patients and residents whose outcomes are predictable. RPNs work on both the Acute and Long-Term Care units and promote health, assess, plan, provide, coordinate and evaluate care and treatment with the ultimate goal of achieving the best possible patient outcomes. Delivery of patient care and professional practice is consistent with the scope of practice of the Registered Practical Nurse as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the policies of the Hospital.

Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Membership in RPNAO is preferred.
• Current BCLS.
• Basic computer skills.
• Intent to pursue specialty certification where applicable.
• If graduated prior to 2005, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Physical Assessment for RPNs courses are a requirement for employment within scope of practice.

NOTE:

Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information. Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.