Rpn, Fbu, Ft - Guelph, Canada - Guelph General Hospital (GGH)

Guelph General Hospital (GGH)

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Posting #:

CS22323
Position:
RPN, FBU, FT
Role:
Registered Practical Nurse
Department:
Family Birthing Unit
Available:
Full Time (FT)
Current Shifts:
All shifts
Current Rate of Pay:
Min $ Max $31.17
Posting Date:
Closing Date:

_Position Summary:
_

The primary role of the RPN is to provide high quality, safe, effective and evidence-based care in partnership with patient and families, in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and GGH's mission, vision, values and policies.

The RPN optimizes the patient's experience and care outcomes by:

Being accountable for one's decisions and professional practice;
Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family;
Collaborating with other members of the patient's care team;
Coordinating, communicating and documenting patient care activities.

_Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:
_

Certificate of registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Demonstrated commitment to best practice, nursing standards and lifelong learning
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decisionmaking skills
Demonstrated excellent assessment skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fastpaced and everchanging environment
Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians
Perinatal Certificate or evidence of current enrolment
Certification for Level 1& 2 breastfeeding
Current NRP Certificate
2 years' recent postpartum experience including newborn care
Practical experience and certification for Breast Feeding support
Demonstrated knowledge of Medication Administration
Demonstrated knowledge of Aseptic Technique, wound care principles, pain management and basic postpartum and infant physical assessment
Demonstrated skills in IV maintenance and medication administration, urinary catheter care, Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize care based on best practice and needs of the patient and families