Registered Practical Nurse

Summary of responsibilities

Function as a member of the Nursing Team within scope of practice. Provide/administer nursing care to patients according to policies, procedures and to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and CCH practice standards as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care.

Requirements of the job

• Graduate of a 2 year Community College Program

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Holds RPN medication administration certification

• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

• Demonstrated recent experience relevant to the area of practice (Medicine)

• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance

• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety

• Functional proficiency in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)

Assets:

• Clinical competencies as related to the patient population served on the unit/program of employment

• Membership in RPNAO

Key skills or competencies

• Superior interpersonal organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

• Completes established curricula as required at the unit level

• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to change

• Excellent patient assessment, critical thinking, communication (oral and written), and problem solving skills

• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and adapt a therapeutic nursing plan (Care plan)