REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE – EMERGENCY

Timmins and District Hospital/L'Hôpital de Timmins et du district; Labrihe; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) seeks a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide patient-focused care in line with nursing standards and RHPA guidelines. The incumbent will work within the hospital's nursing framework, maintain competency in CPR, MOAB, CPI, and Meditech, and collaborate with the care team to deliver safe, effective care across the lifespan.

The role requires current Ontario RPN certification, BCLS, and appropriate medication administration training, with a preference for

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario for Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current BCLS certificate.
• Completion of a recognized Medication Administration Course.
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory and responsibilities to the profession.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Sound problem-solving, conflict resolution, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Functions independently within scope of practice.
• Maximizes utilization of resources.
• Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs.
• Strong ability to work with patients across the life span: pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Basic computer skills, including Meditech.
• Must be registered with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• A minimum of six months’ current mental health experience.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and relevant legal forms.
• Current competency in CPR, IV therapy, Medication Administration, MOAB and CPI.
• Must possess a working knowledge of available community resources.
• Must possess an employment history which demonstrates regular attendance at work.
• Must be available to work all shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient-focused care in accordance with nursing philosophy and standards.
• Function as a professional caregiver within scope of practice.
• Maximize utilization of resources and maintain high patient care standards.
• Work across the life span from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Job description

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable in providing quality patient-focused care in accordance with the nursing philosophy, policies and standards of the Timmins and District Hospital (TADH), the College of Nurses (CNO), and the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

• Current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current BCLS certificate.
• Completion of a recognized Medication Administration Course.
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory and responsibilities to the profession.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Sound problem-solving, conflict resolution, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Functions independently within scope of practice.
• Maximizes utilization of resources.
• Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs.
• Strong ability to work with patients across the life span: pediatrics to geriatrics
• Basic computer skills, including Meditech.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• A minimum of two years current adult medical nursing and/or surgical experience is preferable.
• Employment history demonstrating regular work attendance.
• Bilingualism (French and English) would be considered an asset
• Starting salary of $34.84/hour; $67,938.00/year (As per Step 1 of the STW collective agreement.) range to

36.83/hour; $71,818.50/year (As per Step 4 of the STW collective agreement.)

• Must be registered with the Ontario College of Nurses and possess a current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• A minimum of six months’ current mental health experience.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and relevant legal forms.
• Current competency in CPR, IV therapy, Medication Administration, Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB) and CPI.
• Must possess a working knowledge of available community resources.
• Must possess an employment history which demonstrates regular attendance at work.
• Must be available to work all shifts including weekends.
• Experience with data entry, Windows programs, and Meditech.
• Bilingualism (French and English) would be considered an asset.
• All TADH staff members must follow the COVID-19 vaccination series in accordance with the most up-to-date vaccine guidance provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Timmins and District Hospital

700 Ross Avenue East

Timmins, ON P4N 8P2

Phone: [phone]