RPN - Occupational Health Services

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with scope of practice
Identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient
Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met
Collaborates to co-ordinate patient care with the patient/family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team
Collaborates to co-ordinate discharge planning with the patient /family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team/utilizes discharge instruction sheets and review with patients and family members
Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of patient care in the community
Monitors length of stay and works towards continual achievement of ER LOS targets
Monitors quality of patient care through the application of risk management activities
Assists with the development of teaching materials and provides education for staff, patients and patient’s relatives
Uses infection control and prevention measures
Collaborates as necessary to develop, review, modify, and update the patient’s plan of care
Collaborates with the CRN or Charge Nurse for provision of patient care if there is a demonstrated alteration in acuity/predictability of the patient outcome
Seeks direction, support and guidance from the RN in accord with the defined scope of practice.
Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
Must have a minimum of 1 year Emergency Department experience
Practical Nursing Diploma required
Completion of a recognized Medication Administration Course with recent experience in administering IV antibiotics, IM/SC injections, a preferred added skill set of IV initiation and performance of ECGs
Phlebotomy Certificate required
Recent experience in an Emergency Department
Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the profession
Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs
Basic computer skills- Order Entry module of Meditech required
Hours : Monday to Sunday; Various rotating; 12 hour shifts (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)
Salary : $36.08 to $39.02 per hour
Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site.
Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.
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