RPN, Emergency Department, Full-Time x2, Clinton
Clinton, ON
POSTING DATE: February 5, 2024 POSTING #055-24 (CUPE Service)
HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY
POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Emergency Department
Clinton
Full-Time x2
(Shifts: 12-hour day/evenings/nights, 7 days/week may be subject to change)
*Evening shift would consist of 1100-2300, may be subject to change
REPORTS TO: Manager, Emergency Department & Inpatient Unit - Clinton
DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible
SALARY: $35.99 to $38.16 per hour
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of two (2) years recent nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred with the ability to work to full scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Completion of a 12 lead ECG interpretation and basic cardiac arrhythmia interpretation courses
- Current BLS certification
- Completion of IV Start/Therapy course or equivalent including flushing of PRN adaptors
- Experience working with adult and paediatric populations
- Knowledge of Medical, Surgical, Orthopedic, Paediatric, Gyn/ Obstetric and Mental Health nursing
SKILLS:
- Skilled in Medication Administration and IV drug administration
- Subcutaneous port insertion and drug administration
- Experience in cardiac care, wound and burn care, insertion of gastric tubes
- Skill in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of patient care in compliance to CNO scope of practice
- Accountable for patient outcomes within the CNO scope of practice
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of Infection Control policies, procedures and precautions
- Ability to assist with cast applications
- Demonstrated experience utilizing proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients
- Experience conducting patient education
- Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the Meditech, Risk Monitor Pro and Automated Dispensing Cabinets Information System and personal computer applications
- Ability to plan and organize with good critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, facilitation and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and function both independently and interdependently with the interprofessional care team
- Evidence of ongoing professional development/ continuing education and participation in quality assurance activities
- Strong interest in interprofessional practice and patient centered care
- Demonstrated good attendance record
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED
**Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**
Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca
As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
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