Registered Practical Nurse
Job Overview
- Company Name Hamilton Health Sciences
- Job Start Date Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:28:51 GMT
- Job Type Part Time
- Job Source Careerjet
Job title: Registered Practical Nurse
Job description: As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse assesses, coordinates, provides and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse on the unit according to the 5 South Core competencies and Standards of Practice. The RPN will participate in continued education and completion and maintenance of certifications associated with the identified nursing skills and completed learning plans to achieve these goals.
Qualifications
Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current certificates or current community college studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, physical assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, medication administration (including Intravenous), and transcribing physician orders
Minimum 2 years nursing experience (within the last 2 years) in acute care
Demonstrated skills in IV starts, ECG and pacemaker rhythm interpretation/treatment
Completion of a Critical Practice Orientation (ABG interpretation, adult code blue management, shock)
Documented completion of a recognized IV administration and IV Management, Venipuncture and Blood and Blood Products Administration course
Current BCLS Certificate
Demonstrated ability to function within an interdisciplinary team including nursing collaboration with RN and other members of the health care team
Demonstrated ability to function in environments that are fast-paced and that have moderately complex care requirements
Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs
Demonstrated knowledge of transfers and lifts protocols/practices
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
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