Job Description

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Patient and staff safety as our promise means that the management of patient flow and volumes requires a systematic approach that all partners can understand and own. RVH has a documented and coordinated approach to improve client flow and address emergency department overcrowding. Hospital-Wide Programs:

Patient Access & Flow

Bed Allocation

Patient Flow Coordinators

Hospital Services Leaders (HSL)

Nursing Reserve Unit (NRU)

Staffing Office

Discharge Planners

As the

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the organizational philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the College of Nurses (CNO), and all relevant legislation.

As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:

Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope

Completion of recognized Medication Administration Course

Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current BCLS

Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession

Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area

Functions independently within scope of practice

Computer literacy in current software applications

You will be a great fit for this position if you have:

Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills

Excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others

Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service

* Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care