Registered Practical Nurse – Emergency #592-25

Brightshores Health System; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to work in the Emergency department in Southampton. The ideal candidate will have current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, BCLS certification, and at least two years of acute care nursing experience. Responsibilities include providing patient care collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adhering to safety protocols. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a commitment to continuing education.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Current BCLS certification or willingness to obtain.
• Two years of experience in acute care nursing.
• Understanding of the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scales.
• Ability to work full scope of practice in Emergency.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Emergency department.
• Work collaboratively within an inter-disciplinary team.
• Ensure adherence to patient safety protocols.

Skills

Ontario College of Nurses registration

Current certification in BCLS

Two years recent acute care nursing experience

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Commitment to continuing education

Job description

DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY
LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: PART-TIME
WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

Reporting to the Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care within their professional scope of practice while working in the Emergency department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ontario College of Nurses registration
• Current certification in or willingness to obtain: BCLS
• Two (2) years recent acute care nursing experience
• Current understanding of the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scales (CTAS)
• Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
• CCU 1 or willingness to obtain in six (6) months
• Code White (CPI certification) or willingness to obtain
• Ability to work at full scope of practice as defined by the Emergency Program, ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Demonstrated Competence in the performance of the following skills: ECG, arrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy (including maintenance, IV starts and medication administration), care and maintenance of CVADs, splinting, oral, IM, sc medication administration, wound care, urinary catheterization, suture/staple removal, measuring for crutches, application of orthopedic immobilization devices
• Experience with POCT, CBGM, urine testing and urine pregnancy testing, blood collection and lab specimen processing for transport
• Power chart and order entry
• Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years recent Emergency experience preferred