Job Description

CUPE

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse


Status: Regular Part Time

Department: Ldrp, LHAP

Program: Women & Childrens Healthcare

Days, Nights, Weekends - 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering

Wage Schedule: $36.140 - $38.160 per hour

CUPE: 2500001988



The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in a multidisciplinary, family centred care environment. The ideal candidate will bring a confident and resourceful attitude in the face of challenges, and have the motivation to deliver results in a complex and demanding environment.



Qualifications:



Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing); Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college;

Minimum of one year of recent (within two years) Birthing Centre experience [Ante Partum, Post Partum (Combined Care)] or minimum of 3 years of recent (within four years) Acute Care Experience in Medicine, Surgery, Emergency or Operating Room required

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (Ontario Heart & Stroke guidelines preferred) required; competency in: insertion and removal of urinary catheters and removal of intravenous; Competent and able to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level; Breastfeeding course or demonstrated experience an asset; Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation course (within 3 months of hire) required, Completion of Health Assessment and Medication courses; Demonstrated experience in performing venipuncture an asset; Demonstrated skills in providing patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care; Demonstrated ability to set priorities and provide care in a fast paced, high pressure environment; Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively and collaborate well with patients, families, other care providers and the community Demonstrated excellent documentation skills; Demonstrated ability to effectively work - independently and within a multidisciplinary team and exercise sound judgement; Ability to perform essential duties of the position and all RPN nursing and related duties to the full scope of their practice ; Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; Must have a satisfactory performance record; Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public; and Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:



The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.



Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.



Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.



At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.



Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.