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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Ohsweken

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Ohsweken

RhynoCareOhsweken, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD21 hourly
Job description
  • LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
  • We are currently looking for highly professional, experienced Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to work in a variety of long term and acute care facilities in the Ohsweken area.

    This opportunity allows you to earn above-average wages with travel compensation and accommodation.

    Shifts would be early morning, afternoon, evening, overnight with  consistent hours and a set schedule until further notice.

    Responsibilities

    • To provide nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician's orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an RPN.
    • Utilize sound nursing practice principles to ensure the delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
    • Ensure a timely and accessible admission for the residents including a comprehensive orientation to the home and the services offered within the home Ensure that resident transfers and discharges are timely and safe
    • Ensure the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, ensure protocols are followed on all assigned shifts
    • Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of the residents
    • Requirements

    • Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
    • Able to work with persons with Infectious Diseases
    • BLS Certificate
    • Valid First Aid & CPR
    • Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) proof of negative TB skin test within one (1) year as well as Hepatitis B
    • Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
    • Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
    • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
    • Must be able to work the flexible shift times, depending on the facility; eight (8) or twelve (12) hours in length.
    • Must be able to ‘float' from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need.
    • Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed upon facility / unit.
    • Must be in compliance with the RhynoCare Healthcare shift acceptance / cancellation policy (provided for review upon hiring).