Registered Practical Nurse
- Barrie, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job Summary & Requirements
The Integrated Stroke Unit and Rehabilitation Inpatient is a 40 bed unit that oversees the acute care needs of patients that have had a stroke, and as soon as they are ready and appropriate for rehabilitation, moves them right into the intensive rehabilitation program. The unit provides best practice stroke care and follows evidence-based clinical pathways. The unit uses evidence-based screening tools, techniques, and equipment to develop each patients' needs and functional goals. The team consists of physicians, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, patient care assistants, dietitians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a discharge planner, social worker, a respiratory therapist, a speech language pathologist, a chaplain, unit clerks, and volunteers. Each member has a specific role to play to ensure seamless integration of care and together, they strive to provide exceptional care to each patient and family.
As the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the organizational philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the College of Nurses (CNO), and all relevant legislation. The role will be assigned to support the organization-wide Surge Plan for Surge Level 3. The reporting department will be Integrated Stroke, however these roles will be utilized to care for medicine patients assigned to beds in multiple clinical areas within RVH.
As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:
The Integrated Stroke Unit and Rehabilitation Inpatient is a 40 bed unit that oversees the acute care needs of patients that have had a stroke, and as soon as they are ready and appropriate for rehabilitation, moves them right into the intensive rehabilitation program. The unit provides best practice stroke care and follows evidence-based clinical pathways. The unit uses evidence-based screening tools, techniques, and equipment to develop each patients' needs and functional goals. The team consists of physicians, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, patient care assistants, dietitians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a discharge planner, social worker, a respiratory therapist, a speech language pathologist, a chaplain, unit clerks, and volunteers. Each member has a specific role to play to ensure seamless integration of care and together, they strive to provide exceptional care to each patient and family.
As the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the organizational philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the College of Nurses (CNO), and all relevant legislation. The role will be assigned to support the organization-wide Surge Plan for Surge Level 3. The reporting department will be Integrated Stroke, however these roles will be utilized to care for medicine patients assigned to beds in multiple clinical areas within RVH.
As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:
- Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope
- Completion of recognized Medication Administration Course
- Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current BCLS
- Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
- Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area
- Functions independently within scope of practice
- Computer literacy in current software applications
- Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
- Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
- Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care
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Responsibilities
Provide accountable, high-quality nursing care in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable legislation. Support the organization-wide Surge Level 3 plan by caring for medicine patients assigned to beds across multiple clinical areas.
Requirements
Requires a Registered Practical Nursing diploma or equivalent education, a recognized medication administration course, current College of Nurses of Ontario registration, and current BCLS certification. Candidates should have nursing-process knowledge, computer literacy, strong communication and problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and a commitment to professional development and interprofessional care.
Skills
- Nursing Process
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Problem Solving
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Organization
- Computer Literacy
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Independent Practice Within Scope
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- Registered Practical Nursing Diploma
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- BCLS
- Nursing Process
- Patient Care
- Stroke Care
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Evidence-Based Clinical Pathways
- Screening Tools
- Surge Level 3
- Medicine Patients
- Interprofessional Care
- Customer Service
- Computer Literacy
- Scope of Practice
- Clinical Standards
- Conflict Resolution