C Ward is an acute adult community medical and surgical unit that provides care for medical, surgical, and telemetry patients. The unit is supported by a team of allied health staff, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, clinical education and development, and support staff. A primary care physician model working together with the interdisciplinary team providing care to acutely ill patients, primarily geriatric population, including patients with multi system chronic illnesses. As an important member of the health care team, the Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care within the Registered Practical Nurse’s scope of practice to our medical/surgical patients.
Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Recent experience in a medical/surgical unit within the last two years
RPN Added Nursing Skills course
Medication Administration course and Advance Wound Care
Asepsis course
Blood Glucose Testing by Finger Prick
Demonstrated ability to interact with patients, families and co-workers in an effective, professional, positive caring manner
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, interpersonal skills and problem solving
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
