As a member of the dynamic multidisciplinary Emergency Department team, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) ensures quality and appropriateness of care for patients of all age groups within the scope of the job description and the Standards of Practice for Registered Practical Nurses of Ontario and in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. The RPN will participate in continued education and completion and maintenance of certifications associated with the identified nursing skills and complete learning plans to achieve these goals.
Current certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Recent (within two years) nursing experience in either an Emergency Department or critical care setting required
Proven ability to work in a high volume high turnover environment and that have moderately complex care requirements
Current certificates or current community college studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, physical assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, medication administration, transcribing physician orders and ECG application
Documented completion of a recognized IV administration and IV management, Venipuncture and Blood and Blood products administration course
Demonstrated expertise in physical assessment, 12 lead ECG monitoring, health teaching and clinical decision making
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, regional programs and the Patient Priority System
Demonstrated current knowledge of cardiac and respiratory arrest procedure
Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and community resources
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, maintenance of critical care skills relevant to the scope of the job description and participation in ongoing continuing education
