Registered Practical Nurse

Job Title

Registered Practical Nurse

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre – Surgical Program – Surgery 3 Inpatient

RVH has the largest surgical program in the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (NSM LHIN) with 65% of surgeons and approximately 80,000 surgical cases annually.

As the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the organizational philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the College of Nurses (CNO), and all relevant legislation.

Please note:

This position will float between Surgery 2 and Surgery 3 Inpatient Units.

• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope
• Completion of recognized Medication Administration Course
• Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS
• Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
• Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area
• Functions independently within scope of practice
• Computer literacy in current software applications

• Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
• Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
• Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care
• 2 years surgical experience (preferred)
• Advanced wound care/Ostomy education and/or experience (preferred)

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Rights Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

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RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.