Registered Practical Nurse (RFT 0.8 FTE)

The Royal is currently hiring for our Registered Practice Nurse float pool. The Registered Practical Nurse will work a scheduled rotation; however, the shifts will be split between Long-Term Care, the Geriatric Inpatient Program, and ECT (at the discretion of the needs of each unit, and scheduled by the scheduling department). The Registered Practical Nurse must be able to work on the stated units within the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation
• CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding
• Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients
• Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team
• Basic computer skills required

Preferred:

• GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training and P.I.E.C.E.S training, or other related dementia care training
• Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques
• 2 years recent experience with older adults with psychiatric/mental health illness

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset