Registered Practical Nurse – Women & Children’s Health Program- Maternal Child – Part Time – 790-976-2021

Duties:

Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care.
Effectively use the Standards of nursing practice and the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Provide health teaching to patients and family.
Compliant with legislation, and organizational and departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
Maintain commitment to self-growth and professional development.
Demonstrate good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Remain current in knowledge and application of best practice through the utilization of appropriate research and literature.
Participate in ongoing quality improvement and risk management activities.
Participate in research opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
Current Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation required or enrolled in program.
Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. therapy).

Experience:

Post-partum, experience recent within the last 5 years
Demonstrated knowledge in the care of post-operative patients.
Post-Partum experience with experience in:
- a) Breastfeeding
- b) Maternal Child Care
- c) Newborn Care
- d) Gestational Age Assessments

Ability:

Meet physical demands of the job, including extended standing, walking, lifting and climbing using proper technique.
Willingness to cross train in all areas of the Maternal Child Program.
Human relations skills including empathy, sensitivity, understanding of human and organizational behavior, motivational techniques and counseling skills (e.g. teaching patients).
Competence in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
Knowledge of patient care requirements and specialized equipment as appropriate to the clinical area.
Working knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.

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.