Various Registered Practical Nurse Opportunities
Kenora, ON
Competition Number |
2021-1781-021 |
Job Type |
Various Permanent Opportunities |
Hours |
Various |
Classification |
RPN |
Department |
Various |
Salary |
$30.2138 to $32.1253 per hour As per CUPE LOCAL 1781 Collective Agreement |
Closing Date |
Ongoing |
Description
Lake of the Woods District Hospital is actively seeking Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) throughout the hospital. Our hospital offers opportunities in a variety of specialty areas as well as opportunities throughout many of the other programs such as Acute Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, Acute Medical/Surgical and Mental Health. To learn more about our programs, please click here.
Why work at our hospital? We offer:
- In-house training opportunities to enhance skillset and learn specialty areas
- HOOPP defined pension plan eligibility for all staff
- Benefit plans for casual, part-time, and full-time
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital is an accredited healthcare facility located on iconic Lake of the Woods in Kenora, Ontario. We’re creating history through being one of the first 24 Ontario Health Teams and being an active partner in the healthcare transformation that is occurring in the province. Currently, we are in the process of working collaboratively with All Nations Health Partners to plan and build a new All Nations Hospital, providing existing staff the ability to shape the future of healthcare in Kenora.
Kenora is a unique city offering something for everyone. Find out more here.
Qualifications
- Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Must be able to function independently and demonstrate competence in Acute Care and/or Complex Continuing Care Nursing Practice within an RPN scope of practice
- Current Certification in BLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
- Certification in IV Therapy for RPN’s with demonstrated ongoing competence
- Certification in Blood Glucose Monitoring and demonstrated continuing competence in BGM through annual recertification
- Competent to deliver medications in an acute care setting
- Ability to provide evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
- Knowledge of First Nations Culture an asset
- Reliable attendance record
Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.
Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.
Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.
The LWDH is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations, including alternative formats, are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.
For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861
Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities.
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