Registered Practical Nurse- Medical 3C- Part Time

Duties:

  1. Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the patient.
  2. Provides health teaching to patient and family.
  3. Is responsible for making clinical decisions, exercising judgment to ensure best possible nursing care is provided within available resources.
  4. Is cognizant of the Hospital Mission Statements and Nursing Philosophy and reflects these beliefs in practice.
  5. Participates and is involved in the implementation and practice of a theory based practice approach to nursing care.
  6. Is cognizant of and participates in the development of the Nursing and Unit objectives.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
  • Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification).
  • 2 years of inpatient medical experience.
  • Palliative care experience.
  • Experience and knowledge working with geriatric population.

Knowledge:

  • Demonstrated clinical competency in the management and care of patients in the medical unit.
  • Knowledge in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care.

Ability:

  • 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.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time.