RPN - Occupational Health Services

Position: Registered Practical Nurse
Department: Inpatient Surgery
The Inpatient Surgery department offers post-operative care to patients that have had surgery or are under the care of one of the surgeons as well as providing care to Medical patients and Palliative patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
Recent medical and surgical clinical experience in an active care setting (within 3 years) required
I.V. Therapy required
Capillary Blood Glucose certification required
Relevant nursing skills such as working with PCA pump, and TPN maintenance required
Basic computer knowledge required
Skills/Abilities :
Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
Ability to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team with the ability to function well in a team-oriented climate required
Ability to provide health teaching to individuals required
Able to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to surgical and medical patients required
Ability to function in fast-paced environment and problem-solve required
Ability to work with minimal supervision required
Must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
Good attendance and work record required
Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) Collective Agreement
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER