Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.4 FTE)
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About the Program
The Royal’s Mood and Anxiety Program offers highly specialized assessment, consultation and treatment to people with complex and persistent mood and anxiety disorders. Reporting to the Manager, Inpatient Services, the Social Worker is responsible for providing a full range of client centered clinical services.
Qualifications
- Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing;
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.
- Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.
- CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.
- Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding
- Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients
- Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team
- Basic computer skills required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous nursing experience working in psychiatric/mental health specialization
Language Requirements
English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset
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Responsibilities
The Registered Practical Nurse at The Royal will provide client-centred clinical care to patients with mood and anxiety disorders. Daily tasks include medication administration, vital signs, wound care, and mental health assessment, working alongside the care team.
Requirements
Candidates need a practical nursing diploma and current CNO registration, plus CPR/AED and CPI training. Strong clinical skills, therapeutic relationship-building, and English at level A- are required; French is an asset.
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs
- Mental health assessment
- Physical assessment
- Catheterization
- Glucometer reading
- Injection skills
- Oxygen administration
- Wound care
- Suctioning
- Bladder scanning
- Safe patient handling
- ECT recovery
- Skin care
- Feeding assistance
- Therapeutic relationship
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Violence prevention (CPI)
- CNO standards
- Basic computer skills
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- RPN
- practical nursing
- mental health nursing
- psychiatric nursing
- mood disorders
- anxiety disorders
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- CNO
- Mental Health Act
- inpatient psychiatry
- ECT recovery
- CPI training
- CPR
- AED
- bilingual French English
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- College of Nurses of Ontario registration
- CPR/AED
- Prevention of Violence in the Workplace (C.P.I.)
Languages
- English
- French
Fields of study
- Practical Nursing