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Registered Practical Nurse (Job )Work Type:
Part Time
Location:
WRHN @ Queens Blvd (formerly St. Mary's General Hospital Campus)
This role is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy,
Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.
WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.
At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.
Please Note:
New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.
WRHN @ Queens Blvd’s Emergency Department (ED) supports 47,000 visits per year. The Program’s Staff and Physicians are committed to improving and achieving excellent outcomes and wait times for patients visiting the department. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is an integral member of the Emergency Departments' healthcare team. As a professional caregiver, the RPN is responsible and accountable for the quality of patient care based on the current Interdisciplinary Standards at WRHN @ Queens Blvd and the Professional Standards for Registered Nurses (RN) and RPNs in Ontario (2002).
The RPN provides direct care to assigned patients and practices independently when the patient’s condition is less complex. The RPN communicates, collaborates and consults with the RN in patient situations that may be beyond their knowledge, skill and judgment.
Responsibilities- Assess, plan, implement, modify and evaluate patient care
- Perform ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient condition and collaborates with the RN according to established criteria
- Perform all duties in a safe and effective manner correcting any unsafe conditions and reporting them to the RN
- Make independent decisions within the applicable scope of practice
- Develop and maintains both technical (i.e., equipment troubleshooting etc.) and clinical skills and competencies required to work in a critical care environment
- Understand the rationale and criteria for Medical Directives
- Collaborate with other members of the health care team in provision of patient care
- Report pertinent information to the Most Responsible Physician (MRP), Registered Nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Report unresolved concerns regarding the patient’s condition or issues, which involve interdepartmental resolution to Clinical Manager and/or delegate
- Communicates changes in the patient’s condition to the MRP; may involve advance collaboration and consultation with the RN
- Provide health teaching to patient and family within the RPN scope of practice
- Graduate of a Registered Practical Nurse Program acceptable to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and hold a current Certificate of Competence
- Registered Practical Nurse, in good standing, with the CNO
- Minimum three to five (3-5) years of recent…
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