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    Registered Practical Nurse - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton Health Sciences

    Hamilton Health Sciences
    Hamilton Health Sciences Hamilton, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Part time
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    Unit Summary

    Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario's most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

    Located at St. Peter's Hospital, the Behavioral Health Program is a specialized service for adults who have a diagnosis of dementia and exhibit challenging behaviors. These behaviors may include verbally or physically responsive behaviors in relation to exit seeking, wandering, activities of daily living and social interaction. All admissions occur with the goal of discharge to a lower level of care. Admission can occur from home or another hospital. Admissions from Long Term Care (LTC) are for a 60 day assessment and treatment period with expected return to the bed held in LTC. Consultation with LTC staff occurs to ensure continuity of care when the person returns.

    Position Summary

    Our Behavioural Health Program nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of this interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse provides patient care in accordance with the standards of The College of Nurses of Ontario, nursing standards and policies/procedures at St. Peter's Hospital and current Gerontological Nursing Practice. Reporting to the Clinical Manager or delegate, the Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the direction of and in collaboration with the RN and/or Case Manager.

    Schedule Work Hours

    Rotating days, nights, evenings, weekends and holidays

    Qualifications
  • Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
  • Gentle Persuasive Approaches (Basics Workshop) preferred
  • Demonstrated competent nursing skill
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Demonstrated proficiency in working with patients, families, peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in an effective, professional, caring manner
  • Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs
  • Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position
  • Ability to attend work regularly; demonstrated by an acceptable attendance record
  • Experience working with patients with dementia preferred

    • As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

    Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

    To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

    Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

    This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

    Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

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