Registered Practical Nurse – Rehab 2B – Temporary Full Time – Traditional

Job summary

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using nursing standards and the nursing process, while providing health education to patients and families. Make clinical decisions, support restorative and rehabilitative care, follow safety and organizational requirements, and contribute to nursing and unit objectives.

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 Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification). Knowledge Demonstrated clinical competencies in managing all categories of restorative and rehabilitative care patients. Knowledgeable in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care. 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 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. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education in Gerontology and Rehabilitative nursing. Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance. Nurses will be selected on the basis of their skill, 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

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using nursing standards and the nursing process, while providing health education to patients and families. Make clinical decisions, support restorative and rehabilitative care, follow safety and organizational requirements, and contribute to nursing and unit objectives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program, with current good-standing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and current venipuncture (I.V.) certification. Requires clinical competence in aged, chronic, restorative, and rehabilitative care; equipment and computer literacy; strong interpersonal skills; and commitment to quality practice and continuing education.

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Assessment
• Care Planning
• Nursing Process
• Patient Care
• Patient And Family Education
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Restorative And Rehabilitative Care
• Gerontological Nursing
• Venipuncture
• Mechanical Patient-Care Equipment
• Microsoft Office
• Empathy
• Counseling
• Communication
• Occupational Health And Safety
• Continuing Education

Job areas

• Healthcare

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