Registered Practical Nurse, Roth McFarlane Hand Therapy

Job summary

Provide nursing care as part of the interprofessional Hand and Upper Limb Clinic team, supporting patients with upper-limb conditions. Perform casting and cast removal, fit slings and braces, assist with minor procedures, and provide wound care and management.

Job details

Roth McFarlane Hand Therapy St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON Part Time Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer. An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide services within an interprofessional team within the Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) of St. Joseph`s Health Care, London. HULC is a combined Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery unit specializing in the care of patients with disorders of the upper limb. Patients with all disorders of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand are seen, including those due to congenital anomalies, trauma, arthritis and tumors. The RPN in the Hand and Upper Limb Clinic is part of the care team which includes physicians, medical residents, registered nurses and allied health team members. Working in a fast-paced environment, this RPN will practice at his/her full scope of practice that will include casting, cast removal, sling/brace fitting, minor procedure assistance, wound care and management, etc. Essential Qualifications Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration Demonstrated recent experience of at least 800 hours in basic casting, cast removal, splint/brace fitting, etc. within the last 2 years Demonstrated recent experience in wound care, suture removal, and dressings. Valid CPR certificate Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA Demonstrated knowledge of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions/pathology Demonstrated ability to apply & document the nursing process Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work independently and establish positive interpersonal relationships to work effectively in a team environment Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in French would be an asset Teaching and Research St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties Immunization Requirements Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza. Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

What you’ll do

Provide nursing care as part of the interprofessional Hand and Upper Limb Clinic team, supporting patients with upper-limb conditions. Perform casting and cast removal, fit slings and braces, assist with minor procedures, and provide wound care and management.

Requirements

Requires valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, a valid CPR certificate, and recent experience in casting, cast removal, splint or brace fitting, wound care, suture removal, and dressings. Candidates must demonstrate medication and pharmacology proficiency, orthopedic and musculoskeletal knowledge, nursing-process documentation, effective communication, teamwork, independent practice, and workload prioritization.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Casting
• Cast Removal
• Splint and Brace Fitting
• Wound Care
• Suture Removal
• Medication Administration
• Pharmacology
• Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Knowledge
• Nursing Process Documentation
• Minor Procedure Assistance
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Independent Practice
• Workload Prioritization
• Organizational Skills

Job areas

• Healthcare

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