2400003271 - Registered Practical Nurse

CUPE

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse

Status: Regular Full Time

Department: Ambulatory Hemo In Centre - Oshawa

Program: Nephrology

Days, Evenings, Weekends; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $36.140 - $38.160 per hour

Posting Reference: 2400003271

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 8 October 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on 16 October 2024.

Duties And Responsibilities

To use nursing process in providing patient care. To participate as a member of the Health Care Team and the Nursing Team. As an individual practitioner, to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. To maintain nursing records. Travel between Lakeridge Health sites required. To perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college;
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Current B.C.L.S;
• Updated nursing skills including Aseptic Techniques and Patient Assessment Courses;
• Current Certificate in Medication Administration;
• Experience caring for Nephrology patients;
• Evidence of continuing education related to the requirements of the position;
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standard as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Ability to effectively prioritize work;
• Proven communication skills to effectively interact with patients and their families, physicians and colleagues;
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position in order to lift, turn, and transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.