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Position Summary Registered Practical Nurse,Acute Care Unit Medicine 3N/6N Great Registered Practical Nurses are:
- Organized -- they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day
- Great Communicators -- they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families
- Decisive -- at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in the best interests of the patient
- Safety Conscious -- they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H\&S policies and guidelines
- Committed -- they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills
On a practical level, you will
- Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario
- Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team
- Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs
- Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts
- Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
- Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems
- Assume a leadership/charge role with demonstrated evidence of self- motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education and related Clinical Specialties
- Have excellent assessment skills with clinical knowledge of care of the geriatric population
- Have effective organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, time-management and teaching skills
- Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment
- Demonstrate your ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations
Qualifications
- Registered Practical Nursing diploma from recognized Community College
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Current Patient Health Assessment course or equivalent work experience, required
- Recent experience in Medicine/General Surgery preferred
- Geriatric training/experience preferred
- PCA, epidural, ostomy, TPN, tracheotomy care, chest tube, intro therapy, and IV initiation experience asset
What We Offer Working at NYGH This is a Part Time Permanent position, with 8 and 12 hour shifts, all shifts including weekends in the Acute Care Medicine Unit.
How To Apply
- Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
- We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
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