Rpn, Er, Ft

Posting #:

- CS-22-181
- Position:

- RPN, ER, FT
- Role:

- Registered Practical Nurse
- Department:

- Emergency
- Available:

- Full Time (FT)
- Current Shifts:

- All
- Current Rate of Pay:

- Min $30.75 - Max $31.17
- Posting Date:

- Closing Date:
**_Position Summary:_**

The primary role of the RPN is to provide high quality, safe, effective and evidence-based care in partnership with patient and families, in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and GGH’s mission, vision, values and policies. The RPN optimizes the patient’s experience and care outcomes by:

- Being accountable for one’s decisions and professional practice;
- Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family;
- Collaborating with other members of the patient’s care team;
- Coordinating, communicating and documenting patient care activities.

**_Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:_**
- Certificate of registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Minimum two (2) years recent Emergency experience
- Demonstrated competence in the performance of the following skills: ECG, arrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy (including maintenance, IV starts and IV medication administration), splinting, oral, IM and Subcutaneous medication administration, wound care, CBGM and phlebotomy
- Current understanding of the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scales (CTAS)
- Non-violent crisis intervention training
- Patient assessment course, adult and paediatric
- Member of RPNAO, ENAO or ENA preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to best practice, nursing standards and life-long learning
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated excellent assessment skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians