Registered Practical Nurse

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has partnered with IOOF Seniors Home to move select Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients, who no longer require the level of acute care provided in a hospital setting, to the newly-opened IOOF Short Term Transitional Care Unit.

The successful candidate will be hired into the Float Pool and will be assigned to the IOOF, a short term unit temporarily, and will return to the Float Pool once deemed appropriate (i.

e. closure of the unit).

As the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the organizational philosophy, policies and standards of care of RVH, the College of Nurses (CNO), and all relevant legislation.

In this role you will assess, plan, coordinate and manage care of select Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients and families in conjunction with an interdisciplinary team and according to hospital and department policies and procedures.

As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements :

• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope
• Completion of recognized Medication Administration Course
• Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS
• Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
• Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area
• Functions independently within scope of practice
• Computer literacy in current software applications

You will be a great fit for this position if you have :

• Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
• Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
• Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Thank you for your interest, however only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this opportunity.

Unless otherwise stated applicants must have a minimum educational requirement of Grade 12 or equivalent and must demonstrate proven workplace excellence through commitment to strong job performance and attendance.

Please be reminded that as a Regional Health Centre, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24 / 7.

Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work week days and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.