Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides nursing care for clients to promote health and assess need for provision of care and treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal function. The RPN role models professional values, beliefs and attributes, and practices in accordance with the SJHH mission and values, policies and procedures, and College of Nurses Standards and Guidelines. A high level of collaboration between RPN and RN is required to ensure safe and effective care. The RPN provides care for less complex clients whose outcomes are more predictable and risk for negative outcomes is low. The RPN is accountable to recognize changes in acuity and/or complexity in client needs and consulting with a Registered Nurse (RN) in determining next steps in provision of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required, AND
• Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program with evidence of IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum

OR

• Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program and IV medication administration certificate from an accredited college program if this content was not included in the basic diploma educational curriculum

OR

• Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited college program, a medication administration certificate and an IV medication administration certificate from an accredited college program
• Applicants must hold current registration in the Province of Ontario including Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration Certification
• Recent clinical experience (within the last 2 years) in Maternal-Newborn nursing
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification or commitment to successfully complete within 3 months of employment
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

a)Perinatal Nursing Certificate from a recognized College or C.N.A. certification
b)Breastfeeding Certificate from a recognized College program
c)International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation

• Willingness and ability to cross-train within the maternal newborn program citing a secondary area of interest
• General Nursing experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, maintain good interpersonal relationships and set own workload priorities
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organization skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal communication, teaching, problem-solving and delegation skills
• Preference will be given to applicants with recent maternal-newborn experience and Perinatal & Breastfeeding courses
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and learning related to the nursing care of childbearing women, newborns, children and their families
• Good work performance and demonstrated good attendance record are essential
• A resume regarding further education, special courses and experience should accompany the application

HOURS OF WORK:
Extended hours and rotating shifts - days, nights, weekends, holidays

WAGE RATE
Hourly: $28.69...$29.92...$31.17 (plus 14% in lieu)

PLEASE NOTE:
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

St. Joe's fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

St. Joseph's Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.