Registered Practical Nurse- Complex Continuing Care- 2C- Part Time

Job summary

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care while exercising clinical judgment. They also provide health teaching to patients and families while adhering to hospital mission statements and nursing philosophy.

Job details

Duties Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the patient. Provides health teaching to patient and family. Is responsible for making clinical decisions, exercising judgment to ensure best possible nursing care is provided within available resources. Is cognizant of the Hospital Mission Statements and Nursing Philosophy and reflects these beliefs in practice. Participates and is involved in the implementation and practice of a theory based practice approach to nursing care. Is cognizant of and participates in the development of the Nursing and Unit objectives. Is compliant with legislative, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety. Qualifications Certificate of competency in Ontario. IV Therapy course required. Knowledge Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment. Knowledgeable in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care. Human relations skills including empathy, sensitivity, understanding of human and organizational behavior, motivational techniques and counseling skills (e.g. teaching patients). Ability Demonstrated clinical competency in the care of the aged, chronic care and/or rehabilitative patients. Demonstrated commitment to quality standards of practice. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education in gerontological and rehabilitative nursing. Demonstrated record of completion of all required training and education. Demonstrated competency in peritoneal dialysis is an asset Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts. Behaviour consistent with our iCcare Way and iCcare Values. Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted. NOTE: Internal applicants, if providing a hardcopy, please complete internal application form. Only those selected for the testing/ interview will be contacted. Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required. Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

What you’ll do

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care while exercising clinical judgment. They also provide health teaching to patients and families while adhering to hospital mission statements and nursing philosophy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certificate of competency in Ontario and have completed an IV Therapy course. Demonstrated clinical competency in the care of aged, chronic, or rehabilitative patients is required.

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing process
• Clinical decision making
• Patient assessment
• Health teaching
• IV therapy
• Computer literacy
• Microsoft environment
• Gerontological nursing
• Rehabilitative nursing
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Interpersonal skills
• Counseling skills
• Occupational health and safety

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services