Registered Practical Nurse

Lakeridge Health; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse to join their interprofessional team. This role involves delivering exceptional client-centered care in a dynamic environment, focusing on mental health and addictions. You'll work collaboratively with a team of professionals, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support during their treatment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing challenges and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a workplace that values inclusion, compassion, and teamwork, and be part of a community committed to excellence in care.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Minimum of two years of hospital-based adult mental health nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centred addictions and mental health nursing care.
• Contribute to the treatment approach for the unit.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Client Education

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Wound Care

Diabetes Care

Patient Safety

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma

Mental Health Nursing Certificate

Current B.C.L.S. Certificate

Tools

Medication Administration Certificate

Job description

CUPE

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse
Status: Casual Part Time
Department: Addictions Withdrawal Mgt
Program: Mental Health & Addictions
Days, Nights, Weekends - 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Pinewood Centre
Wage Schedule: $36.140 - $38.160 per hour
CUPE: 2500001239

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the interprofessional team, you will; provide client-centred addictions, mental health, and general nursing care; ensure the security and safety of clients; and maintain the CNO standards of nursing practice. You will be responsible for providing clinical care to clients in the Residential Withdrawal Management Services (RWMS) unit at 300 Centre Street South, Oshawa. Clients are admitted to RWMS for support during active withdrawal and often have concurrent mental health and general health needs. You will work with Addictions Counsellors as well as consulting Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Addiction Medicine Physician. As the sole nurse on shift 24/7, you will actively contribute to the treatment approach for the unit. You will perform assessments as well as help develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of client care. You will also be responsible for participating in role development, which could include: contacting and/or shadowing nurses in other residential withdrawal programs, learning about community resources, developing daily routines and protocols, providing input into the development/review of policies, and assisting to redefine the model of care within this well-established unit. You will require excellent interpersonal skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing) is required;
* Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college is required;
* Current B.C.L.S. certificate is required;
* Minimum of two (2) years of recent hospital-based adult mental health nursing experience is preferred;
* Completion of a mental health nursing certificate (or equivalent continuing education) is required;
* Completion of a prevention and management of aggressive behaviour program through Lakeridge Health or equivalent is required;
* Current Medication Administration Certificate (plus related medication knowledge and administration experience with the last year) is required;
* Suboxone training course completed or commitment to complete (online) within six months of hire;
* Fundamentals of addiction course completed or commitment to complete (online) within six months of hire;
* Recent experience with diabetes care and health teaching preferred;
* Recent experience with wound care preferred;
* Ability to lift, turn, transfer clients with the use of mechanical lifts;
* Demonstrated skills in providing client education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care;
* Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations;
* Ability to perform the essential duties of the position;
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community;
* Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participation in regular in service education sessions in this area;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.

Help This page displays details of the selected vacancy.

You can download the job specification, apply for the job or add it to your job basket while you consider it further (or remove it if it is already in your job basket).