Position Information:

Registered Practical Nurses are responsible for practicing within their scope to provide safe, competent, ethical, evidenced based patient care using professional knowledge and critical thinking while meeting practice standards of the College of Nurses and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assesses the health status of assigned patients on the unit as outlined in the Standards of Nursing Practice.

2. Works with the patient and family/caregivers to formulate a plan of care that meets patient centered goals and objectives.

3. Advocates for patients to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

4. Utilizes time management skills to organize plan and provide care to patients.

5. Works collaboratively with the Director and the healthcare team to problem solve, plan, implement and evaluate unit specific improvement strategies.

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Competence as an R.P.N.

• Current CPR Certificate.

• IV initiation and maintenance skills required.

• Experience in Medical/Surgical nursing within the past year essential.

• Medication Administration Certificate mandatory.

• Satisfactory vulnerable person’s sector criminal background check.

• Internal candidates must have satisfactory attendance and performance appraisal in current position.

• Documented commitment to continuing education through inservice, staff meetings and self-motivated learning.

• Reliable and punctual

• Excellent communication and customer relation skills.

• Commitment to Patient Care & Safety and Service Excellence.

Why choose Woodstock Hospital?

• Affordable On Site Parking, Electric Car Charging Stations
• HOOPP Pension Plan & Comprehensive Full Time Benefits
• Competitive Salaries, Tuition Assistance
• Monthly Wellness Initiatives, Staff Massage Chairs
• Job Sharing Opportunities, Internal 50/50 for Staff
• Corporate Discount Program, Staff Recognition Programs
• On Site Pharmacy

Company Biography:

Woodstock Hospital is committed to promoting compassionate and respectful patient care. We are dedicated to sustaining a supportive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are committed to providing a barrier-free environment by participating and complying with the by-laws and guidelines of the standards developed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If accommodation is required during the application, interview, or recruitment process, please contact Human Resources via email. Woodstock Hospital is also committed to being a safe space for everyone where we embrace diversity and celebrate individuality where everyone feels valued, respected, and appreciated. We seek to establish a more inclusive, diverse, accessible, and just culture in addressing barriers and inequities to make WH a place where everyone feels like they belong.