Medicine/Health Aging FloatPool - Ajax, Canada - Lakeridge Health

Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to Manager of the LHAP Medicine Float Pool, the successful candidate will be responsible for personal patient care, vital signs, physical assessment, administration of medications, monitoring IV's, monitoring telemetry, setting up medical equipment as appropriate and other duties as assigned.

The RPN will participate as a member of the Float Pool, Multidisciplinary Team and the Nursing Team at the Ajax site on Medicine/Health Aging program units.

As an individual practitioner, the nurse will maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. The nurse will be responsible for maintaining the health record according to hospital policy, procedure and standards.


QUALIFICATIONS:
*Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
*Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college;
*Current B.C.L.S. certificate;
*Recent medical-surgical experience and evidence of recent related continuing education
*Coronary Care I course (Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation) required OR must enrol within 6 months of commencing in position and successfully complete within 18 months of commencing in position (reimbursement for the cost of the course will be provided upon providing proof of completion)
*Demonstrated self-motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education, leadership and related Clinical Specialties;
*Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in patient care assignments, patient care units and hospital sites within the Corporation;
*Ability to lift, turn, transfer patients with the use of mechanical lifts;
*Demonstrated skills in providing patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care.
*Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations.
*Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
*Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community.
*Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.
*Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participation in regular in service education sessions in this area; and
*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
*Demonstrated pattern of good attendance
*Must have a satisfactory performance record


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to.

As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients.

New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.