Registered Practical Nurse

CUPE

Job Title : Registered Practical Nurse

Status : Regular Part Time

Department : 3E IP Surgery, LHAP

Program : Surgical Program

Days, Nights, Weekends - 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location : Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering

Wage Schedule : $36.950 - $39.020 per hour

CUPE : 2600000352 (subsequent)

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

Reporting to Manager of Inpatient Surgical, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment. You will provide care to pre & post-surgical adult patient population with a broad spectrum of medical diagnoses, including Palliative care.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college;
• Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level;
• Several years current surgical nursing experience;
• Health assessment course, medication course;
• Demonstrated knowledge of current BPG in pressure ulcer prevention and wound / ostomy care;
• Comprehensive knowledge of various types of wounds, dressings and VAC dressing therapy;
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations;
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community;
• Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement;
• Must have 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 programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area

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

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.