Job Description

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The Integrated Stroke Unit and Rehabilitation Inpatient is a 40 bed unit that oversees the acute care needs of patients that have had a stroke, and as soon as they are ready and appropriate for rehabilitation, moves them right into the intensive rehabilitation program. The unit provides best practice stroke care and follows evidence-based clinical pathways. The unit uses evidence-based screening tools, techniques, and equipment to develop each patients' needs and functional goals. The team consists of physicians, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, patient care assistants, dietitians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a discharge planner, social worker, a respiratory therapist, a speech language pathologist, a chaplain, unit clerks, and volunteers. Each member has a specific role to play to ensure seamless integration of care and together, they strive to provide exceptional care to each patient and family.


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. The role will be assigned to support the organization-wide Surge Plan for Surge Level 3. The reporting department will be Integrated Stroke, however these roles will be utilized to care for medicine patients assigned to beds in multiple clinical areas within RVH.

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 an ideal candidate 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