Registered Practical Nurse; X – SLDP

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (X 2) – SLDP 05-24
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 Foot Care RPN, following the scope of practice as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is responsible for assessing, planning, and providing nursing interventions to clients of the Sioux Lookout Diabetes Program (SLDP) and partner organizations.

Qualifications

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

Current Basic CPR certificate required.

Advanced foot care certification preferred but not required.

Minimum six (6) months experience preferred.

Preference will be given to those with a minimum 1-year successful experience in Diabetes Education.

Good communication, interaction with staff, patients, and residents.

Must be physically capable of performing duties of position.

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

Ability to prioritize and organize workload demands

Demonstrated multi-disciplinary approach to patient care

Ability to communicate and collaborate with others effectively, both verbally and in writing

Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing situations

Regular and sustained attendance is essential for this position

Travel to remote northern communities required (1-2 weeks per month)

Due to the extensive training, there is a 1-2-year minimum commitment to the position.

Primarily responsible for providing advanced foot care to patients with diabetes.

Provide 1,200-foot care visits per year

Salary
Salary:  $. In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

Closing Date
Closing Date:  When Filled

Competition Number
Competition Number:  SLDP 05-24