Registered Practical Nurse – Patient Access & Flow; Float Pool

Position: Registered Practical Nurse – Patient Access & Flow (Float Pool) #587-25
Department: patient access & flow (float pool)   location: owen sound (& assignment to rural sites)   union affiliation: opseu – service    status: full-time, temporary (approx. End date july 2027)   wage rate: $37.071 - $38.157 (mileage will be paid as per the collective agreement)

As a member of the float pool the rpn will be assigned to work in the department/site that is requiring additional staffing support. The rpn will work collaboratively as a member of the inter-disciplinary team to provide care to those patients with a stable and predictable outcome within the defined professional scope of practice as set out by the cno. The rpn is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

While the successful candidate will have the option to select 2 preferred sites, it is understood that travel may be required to all sites in the corporation.

Qualifications

Required:

Rpn certificate of competence with the ontario college of nurses

Ability to work at full scope of practice

Physical assessment course or equivalent

Competency in aseptic technique, urinary catheterization, administration of medications, iv therapy, poct

Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals

Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills

Commitment to continuing education and professional development

Access to reliable transportation as travel to rural hospitals is required based on staffing needs

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record

Adherence to brightshores ‘care’ behaviours (collaboration, accountability, respect, excellence) and ‘lead’ competencies (lead by example, empower, achieve results, develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment

Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes