Job Description

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will be responsible for providing quality patient care to ER


patients within the RPN scope of practice.

Hours of Work:

Rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, and weekends), as required.

Status:

Casual (existing vacancy)

Pay Rate:

$37.64-$38.16

Qualifications:

Education:
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Graduate of an approved Nursing Program;
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B.C.L.S current certification.


Experience:
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One year ER experience obtained in the past three years.


Registration:
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A member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
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Membership in good standing with Registered Practical Nursing Association of Ontario


(RPNAO), preferred.


Required Skills:
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Excellent customer service skills;
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Demonstrated competence to initiate Intravenous therapy;
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Demonstrated knowledge of blood administration;
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Demonstrated knowledge of patient identification and specimen collection;
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Demonstrated knowledge of the CNO Standards applicable to the RPN scope of practice;
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Ability to work in a fast paced, multifunctional work environment;
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Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education;
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An ability to function in a crisis situation;
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Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to


communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully;
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Demonstrated knowledge of Lennox & Addington's Medication Policy NP-5-210;
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Must have previous proven good performance and attendance record.

Physical Requirements:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

At LACGH we are committed to supporting our staff to provide the highest quality of care

possible. Basic Life Support Training, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training, Pediatric

Advanced Life Support Training and Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale Training are all

provided in house to RNs & RPNs in applicable areas. We prioritize staff well-being at

LACGH by endeavoring to create schedules that allow work-life balance, providing free

parking to all staff, and our Employee Wellness Program. LACGH is located within a Rural

community, as such any Nurse employed at LACGH for more than 1year will be eligible for

Canada Student Loan forgiveness through the Government of Canada.

Job Posting Reference #: SW.2025.33

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

providing a barrier free workplace supported by the Hospital's Accessibility Plan. Persons

with disabilities may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process

providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the position. Applicants

need to make their requirements known when contacted.

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is a smoke/vape free organization.

If you are interested and possess the qualifications listed above, you are invited to apply in

writing to:

Human Resources, Lennox and Addington County General Hospital,

8 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee, ON K7R 2Z4.

Phone: 613-354-3301 ext. 456

Fax: 613-354-0729

Email: hr@lacgh.napanee.on.ca

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted