Registered Practical Nurse

Description

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Job Overview:

As a Registered Practical Nurse, your primary focus is delivering patient and family-centered care, while adhering to the scope of practice defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Implementing evidence-based nursing practices, and upholding the standards set by West Park Healthcare Centre. Working independently and collaboratively within an inter-professional care team, demonstrating professionalism and embodying the values of excellence, leadership, and empathy. Thereby exemplifying your Commitment to Caring and contributing to a state of the art healthcare experience for patients and their families.

What must you have?

• Diploma in Practical Nursing
• Current and valid Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Must be able to achieve 80% in the Functional Independent Measure (FIM) certification exam within the probationary period or within the trial period and on recertification exams if applying to work on any of the following rehabilitation units: 3EA (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation), 3EB (Amputee Rehabilitation), 3EC (Neurological Rehabilitation), 2EB (TB Rehabilitation) and 2WF (Long Term Ventilation)
• Recent related clinical experience preferred
• Ability to perform the essential clinical duties of the job (e.g., experience in respiratory nursing including tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, and ventilator troubleshooting for 2WF, 2WD, and 2WE)

What do you need to succeed?

• Effective communication skills, problem-solving and decision-making and reliable work habits
• Effective problem recognition, problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to team success
• Resilience and effective coping strategies to manage change
• Demonstrated computer literacy in word processing and Electronic Patient Record
• Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice
  

What else do you bring?

• Proven clinical experience with patient-focused care, including strong patient assessment, care planning, patient education and documentation skills.
• Proven organizational skills with an ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to effectively address and resolve issues including conflict in a productive and respectful manner.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adjust to new or unexpected events in practicing in accordance with the CNO’s Ethics Practice Standard.
• Practices in accordance with the CNO’s Confidentiality and Privacy-Personal Health Information Practice Standard and adheres to the policies and procedures of West Park Healthcare Centre.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

West Park Healthcare Centre employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the hospital’s COVID-19 Immunization Policy. Accommodations to this requirement under the Ontario Human Rights Code may be available subject to supporting evidence.

At West Park Healthcare Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, an important part of living our brand. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community. 

Our accessible employment practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter. For further assistance please contact the Human Resources Department at recruitment@westpark.org or call (416) 243-3600 extension 4637.

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