Registered Practical Nurse

We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) role models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (Southlake). The RPN works collaboratively as a member of the health care team. The RPN provides direct patient care to patients based on the framework as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario standard. These factors have an impact on decision making related to care-provider assignment as well as the need for consultation and collaboration among care providers. All nurses make a commitment to lifelong learning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides patient and family focused care within the RPN scope of practice, based on the framework of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Functions in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes
• Ensures that practice is consistent with entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines and legislation
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team
• Practices collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide elements of care for patients / clients with complex health issues
• Practices collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional health care team
• Provides consultation and / or clinical support to peers as needed
• Contributes to the assessment and documentation of each patient's health status on an ongoing basis
• Assists in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness
• Assists in the orientation / preceptorship of new staff members and students to the clinical units
• Acts as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care
• Other duties as assigned by Manager / delegate

Skills & Abilities

Qualifications

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.