Registered Practical Nurse

Job Category:
Maternal Newborn and Postpartum
Contract Type:
Permanent
Union Group: CUPE

Schedule:

Days/Nights 8/12 hours

Employment Type:

Part 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 Postpartum Department. As part of the inter-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-centred 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 postpartum experience required

Current neonatal resuscitation program required or proof of enrollment

Completion of Registered Nurses Association of Ontario breastfeeding e‑learning online course required

Operating room scrub experience or enrollment in operating room course preferred

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‑centred 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/nights, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
Minimum: $29.40 per hour
Maximum: $31.79 per hour

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  .

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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