Join our team at William Osler Health System as a Registered Practical Nurse in the Cardiology Unit. We offer a safe and supportive healthcare network, opportunities for growth and development, and a commitment to patient safety and satisfaction. As an RPN, you will provide quality patient-focused care to patients with less complex needs, and work collaboratively with an inter-professional team to develop strategies for patient care.
Requirements
- Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being
- Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
- Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
- Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
- Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community
- Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory and responsibilities to the nursing profession
- BCLS required
- Medication Administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
- Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care
- Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching
- Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills
- Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
- Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment
- Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
- Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
- Excellent physical assessment skills required
- Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
- Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
- May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
Benefits
- Employment in a reputable healthcare organization
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Paid time off
- Health and dental benefits
- Retirement plan
- Comprehensive training program
