Registered Practical Nurse – Assessment Centre – Temporary Part Time

Purpose:

The Assessment Centre operates on a cohesive network of varied skill sets that work in unison so to provide a seamless experience for the community and health care workers. The role of the RN is multi-faceted in that it requires the staff to follow ever changing ranged algorithms determining criteria for assessments in correlation with a triaging system that involves registered staff and community wide scheduling. The position reflects a strong collaborative skill set with a multi-tasking component as well as very intuitive interpersonal skills with the general public and a multi-disciplinary team.

The work is high paced and built on medical directives that are disseminated with high turn overs in answer to Ministry driven changes.

Duties:

Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the patient.
Assessing patients via telephone, triaging direction related to algorithm discerning clinical presentation for assessment in centre or drive up.
Providing NP swabbing technique for patients
Maintaining high level of specimen integrity for preparation and storage.
In centre assessments and proper document processing.
Collaborating with management and staff in process change based on Ministry of Health guidelines.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.

Knowledge:

Strong demonstrated phone and verbal intake communication and strong independent decision making.
Computer literacy in a Microsoft, Meditech, Community Wide Scheduling environment

Ability:

Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s mission statement and core values

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered willful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.