Rpn - Lindsay, Canada - Ross Memorial Hospital

Ross Memorial Hospital

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Lindsay, Canada

9 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Bio

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care.

The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Position Summary
The Float Pool is currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse to join their team.

Effective Date:
May 22, 2023

Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Ross Memorial Hospital is participating in the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN)
Essential Qualifications

Current registration and member in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario, compliant with the Professional Standards and Standards of Practice for RPNs
BCLS or current CPR Certification, on hire
Certified or willing to be certified in tracheostomy suctioning, continuous bladder maintenance, catheter irrigation and simple dressings
Current medication course for RPN
Work experience with noninvasive wound dressings required
Demonstrated skill in provision of supportive care for patients and families in complex situations
Demonstrated skill in safe/correct techniques for transferring and positioning patients
Experience with and demonstrated skill in providing client centred care models
Experience in a high performance interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients, families and professional team members and community partners
Demonstrated ability to deal cooperatively and effectively with all levels of staff and the public
Demonstrated high level of communication, organizational and time management skills
Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis of the position, (performing substantial walking, standing, lifting, twisting, bending, pushing and pulling as required for patient care)
Must be compliant with College of Nurses Quality Assurance Standards

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Assessment Course preferred (if not part of diploma program)
Trained in EPIC training can be provided, but must pass required testing.

Hours of Work
Must be available to work twelve hour shifts days and nights, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.