Registered Practical Nurse; CUPE

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE) (10488)

Overview

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Position summary

As a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), you will become an integral member of the interprofessional team with expertise in stroke and rehabilitation care. You will practice in an environment where the emphasis is on professional practice and customer satisfaction.  Acquisition Created with Sketch.

Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.  Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate will work 12-hour shifts (both days and nights) weekday, weekend and holidays. The current shifts are hrs and 1930hrs-0730hrs. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.  Created with Sketch.

Compensation

Band CU10: $$ per hour

Responsibilities

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Patient care

You will play a critical role in the coordination and development of interprofessional plans of care, which reflect patient needs. In addition, you will utilize your nursing assessment and evidence-based nursing intervention skills to assist you in the provision of quality patient care. You will be accountable for the development of comprehensive patient care plans that demonstrate professional practice skills which reflect your ongoing assessment focusing on the patient’s goals.  

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Support

Using your clinical expertise, in collaboration with the interprofessional team, you will be responsible for comprehensive assessment, care planning, patient education and discharge planning to support the continuity of care throughout the patient’s stay on unit. Your consultative collaborative partnerships will assist you in working with the interprofessional team in the further development of programs to enhance and support patient care.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses. Current BCLS certification. Minimum of 1-year recent experience in medicine with an emphasis on stroke and/or in-patient rehabilitation. Recent inpatient rehabilitation and/or inpatient medical/surgical experience with evidence of well-developed clinical skills. Completion of the Medication Administration Certificate. RPNAO membership is preferred.  Created with Sketch.

Proficiency

Apex Innovations Canadian Hemispheres Stroke Competency Certification (completed or to be completed within 6 months). AlphaFIM and FIM Certification an asset. Excellent physical assessment skills. Proficient computer skills.  Created with Sketch.

Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards. Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.  Created with Sketch.

Skills

Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family-centred care environment. Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently. Well-developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills. Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience.