Registered Practical Nurse

2 weeks ago


Etobicoke, Canada William Osler Health System Full time
Job Description

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients who are identified as less complex, demonstrate more predictable outcomes and are at lower risk for negative outcomes in the surgical unit. As part of the intra-professional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Accountabilities:

  • Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
  • Professional, patient-centered care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being
  • Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
  • Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
  • Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
  • Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community

Qualifications

  • Recent experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years post-operative inpatient surgery experience is required in any of the following services: orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, plastics, thoracic and/or maxilla-facial surgery
  • Seniors gentle persuasive approaches training or experience with seniors preferred
  • Experience with pain management using different modalities (patient controlled analgesia) required
  • Knowledge, experience and the ability to care for patients with the following, but not limited to: initiation and maintenance of IV therapy, phlebotomy, administration of mediations above the drip chamber, blood and blood product administration, blood glucose monitory, nasogastric tubes, chest tubes, ostomy and wound management skills, enteral and parenteral feeding, routine and additional infection control precautions, normal and abnormal values

Core competencies:

  • Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession
  • BCLS required
  • Medication Administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
  • Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centered care
  • Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
  • Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment
  • Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
  • Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
  • Excellent physical assessment skills required
  • Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
  • May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
  • Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record


Additional Information

Hours: Currently days/evenings, 8 hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
Minimum: $33.26 per hour
Maximum: $35.97 per hour

Internal application deadline: May 3, 2024

Applications are still open for external applicants.

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.



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