Registered Practical Nurse

Position Details

Posting #: 29275

Department: 1712509001 MOTHER/BABY COMBINED CARE UNIT

Employee Type: Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number Of Weeks

Union: CUPE

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Weekends, Holidays

Time of Day: Days, Nights

Shift: 12 hour

Shift Start: 7:00, 19:00 Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 26/09/2024

Closing Date: 03/10/2024 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position 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:
• Perinatal Nursing Certificate from a recognized College or C.N.A. certification
• Breastfeeding Certificate from a recognized College program
• 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: $34.10...$35.57...$37.05

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.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.