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Job Title:
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, FT
Posted Date:
2024-07-02
Closing Date:
2024-07-08
Functional Discipline:
MEDICINE ONCOLOGY
Job Description
VACANCY DETAILS
VACANCY NUMBER: 0000037458BA
JOB TITLE: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, FT
STATUS: FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: MEDICINE ONCOLOGY
LOCATION: ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD
POSTING DATE: 02 JULY 2024
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2024
UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE
WAGE RANGE: $35.197 TO $37.049 PER HOUR
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Working to promote nursing excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide care through the therapeutic application of skills, knowledge, abilities and nursing standards, while collaborating with other healthcare team members. The objective of the Registered Practical Nurse is to provide safe and competent care through the application of nursing knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. Shift rotations are subject to change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Certificate of registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
o Current BCLS certification
o One year experience working to the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RPN in a healthcare setting
o Current medication administration within the last two years
o Successful completion or commitment to complete oncology certificate or deSouza Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice course within the first 12 months
o Successful completion or commitment to complete deSouza Community Based Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course within the first 12 months
o Palliative Care certificate preferred
o Demonstrated knowledge and skill in physical assessment (Physical Assessment Course preferred)
o Demonstrated knowledge and skill specifically with chest auscultation, abdominal assessment, and nursing practice related to paracentesis, thoracentesis, bone marrow aspiration, Pleurxx and chest tube insertion and maintenance - assessment pre and post procedure
o Demonstrated proficiency in IV Therapy Initiation
o Demonstrated knowledge of and skill with CVADs, CADD pumps, Total Parenteral Nutrition, Blood and blood product transfusion, VAC therapy and enteral feeds preferred
o Demonstrated proficiency in assessing patient risk and capturing and identifying those risks on patient assessment tools, Braeden Scale, Falls Risk Assessment and Intervention, Comprehensive Pain Assessment Tool, and integrate risks into plan of care
o Knowledgeable re care management of Febrile Neutropenic patients
o Demonstrated ability to develop, evaluate, and revise an integrated plan of care
o Commitment to ongoing learning
o Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
o Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
o Working knowledge of computers
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Consistent and regular attendance required
Recruitment Specialist: Breanna Addabbo
It is Niagara Health policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.
We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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