DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY
POSITION LOCATION: SOUTHAMPTON
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: CASUAL
WAGE RATE: $34.943 – $35.967
Reporting to the Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care within their professional scope of practice while working in the Emergency department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
* Ontario College of Nurses registration
* Current certification in or willingness to obtain BCLS
* Two (2) years recent acute care nursing experience
* Current understanding of the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scales (CTAS)
* Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
* CCU 1 or willingness to obtain in six (6) months
* Code White (CPI certification) or willingness to obtain
* Ability to work at full scope of practice as defined by the Emergency Program, ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
* Demonstrated Competence in various nursing skills
* Experience with POCT, CBGM, urine testing, blood collection, and lab specimen processing
* Power chart and order entry
* Excellent organizational, patient assessment, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
* Commitment to continuing education and professional development
* Adherence to organizational values and commitment to a safe workplace
* Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety
Preferred:
* Two (2) years recent Emergency experience preferred
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