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RPN
Job ID
SIP32213
Position ID
5130-0031
Category
Nursing
Subcategory
Surgery Health Services
Department
Surgery Health Services
Employment Type
Temporary Part-time
Standard Work Hours
0.00
Number of Position
1
Overview
Registered Practical Nurses possess a defined body of knowledge, clinical skills, procedural skills and professional attitudes, which are directed to effective patient and family-centered care. RPNs apply these competencies to collect and interpret infor mation, make appropriate nursing clinical decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, RPNs apply these competencies within the boundaries of their knowledge, skill and judgment, personal experti se, the healthcare setting and the patient's preferences. The role is guided by codes of ethics and a commitment to clinical competence, their care is characterized by up-to-date, resource-efficient clinical practice as well as with effective communicat ion in partnership with patients and families and other health care providers.
Education
- Registered Practical Nursing Diploma with current certificate of registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current BLS certification is required.
- Current Medication Administration Certificate (for RPN) required.
- Completion of p hysical assessment course or a willingness to complete within 6 months of obtaining position.
Qualifications
- 2 years surgical experience (within the last 3 years) required.
- Demonstrated ability in IV initiation, and venopuncture preferred.
- Knowledge of PCA and pain management an asset.
- Knowledge of current techniques in wound-care an asset.
- K nowledge of adult learning principles required.
- Maintains competence relative to current practices.
- Demonstrated excellence in the provision of patient focused care.
- Excellent organizational, communication, observational and interpersonal ski lls.
-Demonstrated ability to work within a team setting.
- Motivated to pursue educational goals.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- Must be willing to work in all areas of the Surgery Service (skills & abilities considered).
- All em ployees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employe es of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological he alth and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
-Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.