Registered Practical Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Reporting to Manager of Emergency Services, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) within Emergency Services will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment.

The Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for personal patient care, vital signs, physical assessment, monitoring IV's, setting up medical equipment as appropriate and other duties as assigned.

• QUALIFICATIONS;
• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse;
• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from a recognized community college;
• 1-2 years Med / Surg experience (within the last 24 months) and / or Emergency department experience;
• CC1 course required to be completed or willing to complete within 6 months of hire;
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (Ontario Heart & Stroke guidelines preferred);
• Competent to perform CPR at a basic Cardiac Life Support level;
• Current Medication Administration course;
• Physical Assessment course from a recognized institution and / or equivalent;
• Demonstrated experience in performing electrocardiograms (ECGs) and venipuncture an asset;
• Proven sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community;
• Demonstrated ability to relate to patients and family members of a diverse community setting;
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service within multidisciplinary team and when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public;
• Proven excellent documentation skills;
• Demonstrated ability to perform all RPN nursing and related duties to the full scope of their practice preferred;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area

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.