Registered Practical Nurse

4 weeks ago


Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Southlake Regional Health Centre Full time
Job Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) role at Southlake Regional Health Centre is a dynamic and challenging position that requires a high level of clinical expertise and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. As an RPN at Southlake, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide patient and family-focused care within the RPN scope of practice, based on the three-factor framework of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Function in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes.
  • Ensure that practice is consistent with entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines, and legislation.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
  • Practice collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide elements of care for patients/clients with complex health issues.
  • Practice collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional healthcare team.
  • Provide consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed.
  • Contribute to the assessment and documentation of each patient's health status on an ongoing basis.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
  • Assist in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students to the clinical units.
  • Act 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.
Qualifications
  • RPN diploma from a recognized school of nursing.
  • RPN Certificate of Registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Current BLS certification required.
  • Minimum 3-5 years recent acute inpatient mental health experience.
  • Crisis Intervention Institute Certificate or Safe Management Group or equivalent required or to be obtained within three months of hire.
  • Advanced skills in assessment, individualized care planning, intervention, evaluation, and discharge planning skills for complex patients with various mental illnesses.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and understanding the therapeutic responses, side effects, and management of psychotropic medication and providing the patient, family, and caregivers with appropriate education.
  • Good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and legislation.
  • Demonstrated understanding and ability to conduct thorough Mental Status Exam (MSE) and the Columbia Suicide Severity Scale (C-SSRS).
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct and provide ongoing risk assessments and identification of risk factors and early changes in patient's status for self-harm and symptoms of aggression.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and respond immediately to patient reactions by de-escalation and guiding the patients through complex behavior concerns and support the patients with alternatives to seclusion and restraint.
  • Demonstrated advocacy for resources that increase the patients and families' accessibility to mental health supports to improve their community living, exploring all options with the patient, family, caregivers, and allowing the patient, family, and caregivers to make informed choices.
  • Good working knowledge of Ministry of Health mandated Resident Assessment Inventory (RAI).
  • Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient/client needs.
  • Ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice as per the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem assessment skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centered care and teamwork.
  • Demonstrated individual leadership skills.
  • Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
  • Good working knowledge of Electronic Documentation.
  • Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Models behavior that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.


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