Job Description

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for a Registered Practical Nurse to support our Medical Rehab Care department.Job Type: CASUALJob Outline:Nursing Scope of Practice Statement:\xe2\x80\x9cThe Practice of Nursing is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care for and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function.\xe2\x80\x9d (CNO, 2004, p.3).

• The Registered Practical Nurse has the knowledge, skills and judgement needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice to selected patients, conformed to the complexity and predictability of their health condition.
• The Registered Practical Nurse shall be responsible for meeting the standards and exercising judgement for providing safe, competent and ethical nursing care as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice and Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour.
• The Registered Practical Nurse creates and strengthens an environment conducive to professional and personal growth.
• The Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care in collaboration with the patient, significant others and interprofessional team.

Registered Practical Nurses can be assigned patients with complexity of care needs that are well defined and established, who have predictable outcomes and manageable responses.Registered Practical Nurses are assigned to patients after the admission and assessment is completed by a Registered Nurse and the patient meets the above criteria.Education & Qualifications:

• Diploma from a recognized RPN training program preferred or equivalent
• Registered Practical Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• If graduated prior to 1995, must have medication administration certificate from an approved community college or equivalent course
• Previous geriatric experience and or training required (i.e. PIECES program, Gentle Persuasive Approach)
• Previous medical and/or surgical clinical experience preferred

Physical assessment course required * Familiarity with:

• Regulated Health Professions Act
• Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS
• Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bridgepoint Hospital\xe2\x80\x99s policies and procedures
• Current BCLS
• Excellent assessment and clinical skills
• Demonstrated ability in providing patient-focused care
• Proven ability to make decisions and manage workload in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of oral and written English
• Demonstrated ability to work with others including patients and their families
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization, that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at 416-586-4800, ext. 7050, or email .Powered by JazzHR

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