Temporary Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse; Emergency Room/Infusion Clinic

 

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position with a highly motivated, team-orientated professional:

Temporary Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse: Emergency Room/Infusion Clinic

The RPN provides client care in accordance with the Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario. They, as a member of the health care team, has a significant role in promoting health, preventing illness, and helping clients attain and maintain the highest level of health possible in situations in which a client's condition is relatively stable, less complex and the outcomes of care are predictable.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Maintains CNO Standards of Practice
• Participates in ongoing evaluation of client/family needs
• Collaborates with client/family to ensure their safety
• Applies knowledge in a professional manner
• Provides health teaching to the clients and their families
• Performs nursing duties within scope of practice

Communication

• Reports to the RN all relevant clinical data
• Informs client/family of any procedures/tests and responds to any questions/concerns
• Establishes rapport with client/family and other team members
• Communicates with other team members to ensure communication cycle does not break down
• Documents pertinent information to ensure continuity of patient care and to meet legal requirements
• Functions as a preceptor for students and helps orientate new staff to the department

Other Activities

• Performs regular chart audits
• Contributes to Department by performing related tasks as required
• Maintains skills/knowledge by attending educational sessions and keeping informed of Hospital policies and procedures
• Assists physician with procedures as needed
• Administers medications as per physician orders
• Transcribes and carries out physicians orders
• Performs wound dressings, wound packing as per policy
• Performs cast removals, application of air casts, basic splinting, sling application, fitting patients for crutches
• Administers IV meds as per CNO guidelines and PRHC policies and Procedures
• Initiates, maintains, and discontinues IV therapy
• Performs Point Of Care Testing (POCT) for glucometer and urinalysis

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Emergency Room procedures
• Current Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR
• Current BCLS
• Good Physical health
• Demonstration of strong nursing practice, skill and judgment
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including superior verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated critical thinking, leadership and mentoring skills
• Proven attendance record
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job
• Demonstrates DRHC Core Values; Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect
• Proof of COVID vaccination to be presented prior to hire

This is a unionized position. Salary is as per CBA; $36.55/hr. plus 11% in lieu of benefits. Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to: hr@drhc.on.ca
This posting will remain open until filled; interviews will commence as applications are received. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

 

 

 

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