Registered Practical Nurse- Float Pool- Full Time (4)
The nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using the Standards of Nursing Practice. They provide health teaching to patients and families while making clinical decisions to ensure optimal care within available resources.
- On-site
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON
- Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Apply by Sep 26, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
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. Qualifications Diploma in Practical Nursing from an approved School of Nursing Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification). Recent inpatient medical experience. Palliative care experience. Experience and knowledge working with geriatric population. NOTE: Internal applicants, if providing a hardcopy, please complete internal application form. Only those selected for testing/ interview will be contacted. Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy/New Position
What you’ll do
The nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using the Standards of Nursing Practice. They provide health teaching to patients and families while making clinical decisions to ensure optimal care within available resources.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Diploma in Practical Nursing and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Required certifications include venipuncture, with a preference for experience in inpatient medical, palliative, and geriatric care.
Listed skills
- Geriatric CarePreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Nursing Process
- Patient Assessment
- Health Teaching
- Clinical Decision Making
- Venipuncture
- Palliative Care
- Geriatric Care
- Inpatient Medical Care
Job areas
- Healthcare
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 26, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level