Registered Practical Nurse

At AMGH, we’re proud to operate as a 24/7 hospital that provides essential care to our community, and that means we rely on a wide variety of roles, schedules, and staffing models to keep everything running smoothly.

You may notice many part-time or temporary postings. Here’s why:

We work with multiple unions and maintain a diverse range of positions to ensure we can deliver continuous, reliable care. Part-time roles, as well as back filling for temporary leaves of absence, are a vital part of how we support our teams and patients every single day. These positions also offer valuable flexibility, growth opportunities, and pathways into future full-time roles as they become available.

Alexandra Marine & General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our team on a part-time basis
. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative and supportive environment. RPNs provide support across a variety of areas,including Medical/Surgical, and Mental Health. RPN’s work a variety of shifts,including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.

• Current Registration and Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS

• Code White certification
• Computer literacy and Meditech knowledge and experience
• Current competence in Blood Glucose MonitoringI.V. Management Medication Administration
• Experience in patient assessment skills
• Current knowledge and experience in psychiatric nursing
• Previous experience or working knowledge in conducting mental health assessments, including familiarity with the MH-RAI would be considered an asset
• Previous experience or working knowledge in conducting
  
  Mini-Mental Status Examinations (MMSE), Hamilton Rating Scales, and Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) evaluations

• Ability to manage a variety of patient conditions
• Ability to organize related activities; to remain flexible; and adapt to crisis situations and rapid change
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal patient care
• Ability to work weekends and rotating shifts
• Self-directed, motivated team player with a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Sound problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Consistently meets attendance expectations, demonstrating reliability and commitment to scheduled shifts

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation.

NOTE:
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

AMGH is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all candidates who submit their application.

Choosing AMGH as your employer opens the door to many professional development opportunities and training supports. Applicants may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs.

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