The RPN will perform at their full scope of practice which includes, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating patient care to those patients whose outcomes are well defined and predictable.
- Registered Practical Nursing Diploma with current certificate of registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current BLS certification is required.
- Current certificate in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP).
- Completion of an RPN Ass essment course.
- Completed a college course related to Support and Education of the Breastfeeding Client; must have current knowledge and skill related to the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding at the nursing unit level.
- Completed or comm itted to completing a postpartum/newborn assessment course from a recognized community college within one year of hire.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Understanding regarding the learning needs of this population.
- Demonstrate and articulate teaching strategies to address the needs of this patient population.
- One to two years recent experience in postpartum patient and baby care required.
-A ble to articulate clearly the philosophy of patient focused care and family centered care.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing education.
- Post PRN certification in maternity newb orn care preferred.
- Ability to work efficiently with peers in a team approach.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the well patient/baby dyad and verbalizes.
- All employees of Toronto East Health net work - Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparen t 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 health and safety of themselves and their co-workers thro ugh adherence to Toronto East Health network'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.
