Job Description

Job Title - Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

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Location:

Ontario (Remote Northern Communities) [Mooseonee, Moose Factory, Attawapiskat, Fort Albany]

Mandatory Requirements

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Licensure

: Must be licensed to practice in Ontario by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) with no restrictions.

Scope of Practice

: Must work within the regulated scope of practice for Registered Practical Nurses (General Class) as defined by the CNO.

Skills & Certifications

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Core Certifications

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+ Basic Life Support (BLS)
+ WHMIS Certification

Advanced/Role-Specific Certifications

(as applicable and within RPN scope):

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
+ Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
+ Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Clinical Competencies

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+ Physical assessment (all ages)
+ Venipuncture, IV management, ECG interpretation
+ Suturing (if permitted by local policy and training)
+ Remote nursing and telephone triage skills using evidence-based decision support tools

Scope of Practice & Clinical Responsibilities

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Patient Assessment

Conduct comprehensive health assessments across the lifespan, including adults, pediatrics, and obstetric/gynecologic populations. Recognize deviations from normal findings and determine need for diagnostics or referral. Adapt assessment techniques based on patient condition and developmental stage. Document assessments in accordance with CNO documentation standards. Reassess patients, particularly those waiting in non-acute settings, to identify changes in condition. Communicate assessment findings clearly and promptly, both verbally and in writing, to ensure continuity of care.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Work effectively with other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care and appropriate patient management. Deliver culturally safe care by integrating cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial needs into patient care.

Key Requirements & Deliverables

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Experience & Exposure

Experience in remote or rural nursing environments is preferred. Prior experience in emergency or nursing station settings is an asset.
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Communication & Documentation

Provide clear, concise, and timely documentation of assessments, triage decisions, and care plans in accordance with CNO standards. Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient care and triage outcomes.
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Professional Practice

Apply critical thinking and sound clinical judgment during assessments and triage. Deliver care safely in adherence to standardized triage protocols (e.g., CTAS) and through continuous patient reassessment.
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Ongoing Development

Maintain current certifications and pursue professional education in assessment, triage, and remote care. * Complete mandatory online Aboriginal Awareness training.