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Job Title:

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, TRPT

Posted Date:

1/7/2025

Closing Date:

1/13/2025

Functional Discipline:

AMBULATORY CARE

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 0000039191CC REPOST

JOB TITLE: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, TRPT
STATUS: TEMPORARY REGULAR PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: AMBULATORY CLINIC
LOCATION: WELLAND SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 45 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD; MONDAY TO FRIDAY

POSTING DATE: 07 JANUARY 2025
CLOSING DATE: 13 JANUARY 2025

UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE
WAGE RANGE: $36.253 to $38.161 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Working in Ambulatory clinics to promote nursing excellence, quality patient/client-centred 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 Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
o Recent clinical experience in endoscopy and/or minor surgical clinic
o Current medication administration experience within the past two years
o Current BCLS and Medication Administration certification
o Demonstrated knowledge and skill in physical assessment
o Demonstrated proficiency in the application of enhanced nursing skills within the past two (2) years
o Demonstrated proficiency in IV Therapy
o Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of nursing standards as they apply to the care of Perioperative patients/clients
o Demonstrated proficiency with equipment and instrument preparation in accordance with proper aseptic techniques
o Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of operating room instruments and procedures
o Current knowledge of operating room techniques as evidenced by an in-depth knowledge of the Standards for Perioperative Nursing in accordance with the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC)
o Current knowledge of operating room and post anaesthetic recovery room techniques as evidenced by an in-depth knowledge of the Standards for Perioperative Nursing in accordance with the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) and the Ontario Perianesthesia Nurses Association of Canada (OPANA)
o Proficiency in equipment processing in accordance with Central Sterilization and Reprocessing standards
o Previous experience working with electrocautery, smoke evacuators and electronic tourniquet systems
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and related professional associations
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 Proficiency in OR manager documentation system
o Working knowledge of computers, Meditech PCI and order entry
o Must be able to stand for long periods and work in a fast pace environment
o Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
o Consistent and regular attendance required.
o Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset

Questions may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca

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 persons, 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.

At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.

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