Job Description

Job Posting Number:
J1124-0909
Job Title:
Registered Practical Nurse
Job Category:
Nursing
Unit:
Subacute Medicine
Job Type:
Permanent Part Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
November 22, 2024
Available Shifts:

• Scheduled all shifts as required - Schedule subject to change
• Scheduled all shifts and weekends - Schedule subject to change
• Various - Schedule subject to change
• 700-1900 - Schedule subject to change
• Subject to change - Schedule subject to change
• 0700 - 1500 - Schedule subject to change
• 1900-0700 - Schedule subject to change
• 1500 - 2300 - Schedule subject to change
• 2300-0700 - Schedule subject to change
• Sunday - Saturday days, evenings and nights 8- & 12-hour shifts - Schedule subject to change
• Scheduled 8- & 12-hour shifts between 0000-2400 - Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:
November 27, 2024
Salary:
$37.03 - $38.16/Hour
Union:
CUPE
As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), you will uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing Patient Safety and Our People as priorities in creating a culture of safety and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.
Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field.
Summary of responsibilities
Function as a member of the Nursing Team within scope of practice. Provide/administer nursing care to patients according to policies, procedures and to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and CCH practice standards as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient's plan of care.
Requirements of the job

• Graduate of a 2 year Community College Program
• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Holds RPN medication administration certification
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Demonstrated recent experience relevant to the area of practice (Medicine)
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Functional proficiency in English (oral and written)

Assets:

• Clinical competencies as related to the patient population served on the unit/program of employment
• Membership in RPNAO
• Functional proficiency in French (oral - and testing completed)

Key skills or competencies

• Superior interpersonal organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Completes established curricula as required at the unit level
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to change
• Excellent patient assessment, critical thinking, communication (oral and written), and problem solving skills
• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and adapt a therapeutic nursing plan (Care plan)