Registered Practical Nurse

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides and evaluates nursing care to meet patient's needs, including Intravenous therapy, infusion of IV medications, administration of blood products, iron infusions and assisting with invasive procedures such as lumbar puncture. The RPN will participate in continued education and completion and maintenance of certifications associated with the identified nursing skills and complete learning plans to achieve these goals

1. Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
2. Current certificates or current community college studies in: health assessment/physical assessment, asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, medication administration, veni-puncture, and transcribing physician orders
3. Current CPR Certificate
4. Extensive (at least 1 year) experience with transfusion therapy and monitoring patient outcomes
5. Recent (within 2 years) experience in an acute inpatient unit
6. Experience and skill in blood product administration, advanced vascular access therapy skills and IV starts
7. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills; ability to organize, prioritize and carry out multiple tasks; effectively assess and meet patients learning needs; support patient and families of patients who are terminally or chronically ill
8. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal/professional development
9. Available to work a flexible time schedule