Registered Practical Nurse; Med​/Surge; NF

Registered Practical Nurse
Full Time

Department:
Nursing

Reports To:

Patient Care Manager

***** Bonuses:

• SLMHC Recruitment Bonus: $2,500 probation Bonus, + additional $2,500 one-year completion bonus!
• Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is pleased to partner with Health Force Ontario (HFO) as an approved employer for the
  Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) which provides a $25,000 retention bonus to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month, full time commitment!
• Additional CCPN Northern Incentives:
• A northern Top-Up grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000 instalments after four (4) and eight (8) months of employment with an eligible employer.
• A Northern Relocation Grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000 instalments upon confirmation that an eligible nurse has started employment and after four (4) months employment with an eligible employer.

Job Summary:
The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking a licensed RPN who is responsible to assess, plan & provide interventions, utilizing the current Standards of Practice (RPN college of Nurses of Ontario), in accordance with the hospital goals and objectives, for assigned patients.

Qualifications:

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a licensed Registered Practical Nurse required.

• Current Basic CPR certificate required.

• Current pharmacology certificate required.

• Minimum six (6) months to one (1) year experience preferred.

• Good communication, interaction with staff and residents.

Job Duties:

• Ability to provide appropriate nursing interventions as outlined by the College of Nurses RPN Scope of Practice.

• Must be available to work all shifts and sites as assigned.

• Must be willing to work the present 12 hour shift rotation.

• Ability to prioritize and organize.

• Demonstrated multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

• Ability to communicate and deal with others effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing situations.

• Regular and sustained attendance is essential for this position.

• Understanding the first nation culture and the ability to speak Oji-Cree is a definite asset.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.

• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment with unpredictable situations.

• Ability to cope with hazardous situations: exposure to chemicals, infectious disease, and treatment of confused/irrational/agitated/uncooperative patients.

• Ability to self-reflect on practice and make adjustments based on both internal and external feedback.

• Provide culturally competent and respectful care in accordance with hospital policy.

• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.