Registered Practical Nurse - WL Complex Continuing Care
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Complex Care unit provides care through a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, physicians, dietitian, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. The philosophy of care is applied in a senior friendly care environment. As an integral member of the health care team, the Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of practice of a RPN to patients with chronic and progressive illness and disabilities.
Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Recent experience working with patient with chronic and progressive illness
RPN Added Nursing Skills course
Certificate in Medication Administration
Demonstrated ability to interact with patients, families and other members of the health care team in a professional, caring manner
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated excellent in communication skills, interpersonal skill and problem solving
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
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Responsibilities
The Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patients with chronic and progressive illnesses within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for delivering care in a senior-friendly environment while maintaining professional interactions with patients and families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse and possess Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Additionally, a certificate in Medication Administration and recent experience with chronic illness patients are required.
Skills
- Nursing care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Chronic illness management
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- Complex Continuing Care
- Nursing
- Medication Administration
- BCLS
- Chronic Illness
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- College of Nurses
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Senior Friendly Care