Licensed Practical Nurse

3 weeks ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Hamilton Health Sciences Full time

Unit Overview

Embrace a career that opens numerous pathways. As the most extensive healthcare provider in Ontario, we deliver advanced medical services to individuals of all ages throughout the province, presenting limitless possibilities for growth. You can pursue career advancement, engage in professional development courses, and enhance your leadership skills at HHS. We are the principal employer in the greater Hamilton area, playing a crucial role in educating the next generation of healthcare professionals in partnership with esteemed academic institutions, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences comprises a network of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers, and volunteers dedicated to serving the residents of south central Ontario, while also offering specialized, advanced care to patients from across the province.

Situated in the heart of Hamilton, Hamilton General Hospital is at the forefront of medical care and hosts several regional referral programs. The neurosciences and trauma program stands as a provincial leader in both the volume and complexity of care delivered. Our stroke program has pioneered an integrated approach to treatment, and our burn care program is one of only two in Ontario. The cardiac and vascular program conducts more heart surgeries and procedures than any other facility in the province.

The inpatient neuroscience unit on 7 South accommodates 26 acute stroke and 5 neurology beds. As one of the 11 Regional Stroke Centres in Ontario, it provides tertiary level acute stroke care to 2.3 million individuals within the region. Collaborating with local organizations, we ensure access to optimal stroke care based on the Canadian Stroke Best Practices Recommendations. Hamilton General Hospital admits over 1,000 acute stroke patients each year, guaranteeing that individuals presenting with stroke symptoms from all HHS sites receive the highest standard of acute stroke care.

Position Overview

Our Licensed Practical Nurses cultivate and refine their expertise in caring for stroke and neurology patients during the acute phase of treatment. Our distinctive care model fosters enhanced continuity of patient care through a specialized unit dedicated to managing Stroke and Neurology patients, supported by dynamic and robust interdisciplinary teams. As an integral member of the healthcare team within this unique care framework, the Licensed Practical Nurse employs a client-centered approach to patient care, delivering nursing services within the scope of practice and adhering to the Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Stroke Care.

Work Schedule

Rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

  • Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
  • Current certifications in Medication Administration and Asepsis.
  • Recent training or certifications in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, patient assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, IV administration, venipuncture, and management, transcribing physician orders.
  • Current BCLS certification from the Heart and Stroke Foundation or equivalent.
  • Completion of a Physical Assessment Course.
  • A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in an acute adult medical/surgical unit, preferably with Stroke/Neurology patients.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making abilities in assessment, problem identification, and resolution.
  • Capacity to prioritize and collaborate with the team when patient conditions change.
  • Evidence of commitment to professional practice and ongoing professional development.

As a condition of employment, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Hamilton Health Sciences promotes a culture of patient and staff safety, guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values-Based Code of Conduct. As a teaching hospital, all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants; however, qualified internal candidates will be prioritized. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process.

Proficiency in both official languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

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