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POSTING DATE: August 21, 2023 POSTING #519-23 (CUPE Service)

EXPIRY DATE: August 28, 2023

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

PACU, Day Surgery, Pre-Admit Screening

Primary Sites: Stratford and Clinton

Full-time

REPORTS TO: Manager, Surgical Services

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $33.92 to $35.97 per hour

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum of two (2) years recent nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred with the ability to work to full scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Experience in cardiac nursing preferred
- Recent 12 lead ECG interpretation course (current experience)
- Recent Cardiac Arrhythmia course (current experience)
- BLS
- Completion of IV Therapy course
- Completion of IV Start course
- Skilled in Medication Administration
- IV drug administration
- Insertion of Gastric tubes
- Flushing of PRN adaptors
- Subcutaneous portal insertion and drug administration

SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Excellent physical assessment skills
- Ability to plan, organize and exercise effective decision making
- Demonstrated excellence in critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and function both independently and interdependently with the interprofessional care team
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education
- Ability to meet the physical demand of the position

**Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**

As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $33.92-$35.97 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person