Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference as a Registered Practical Nurse. Participate in the delivery of exceptional healthcare to patients, perform treatments and procedures, and provide relevant information/education to patients and families. The successful incumbent will demonstrate the application of nursing knowledge and utilize the Three Factor Framework to manage the full scope of practice for patient care.
Requirements
- College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Registration in good standing, required
- RPN Diploma or equivalent required
- Current CPR certificate required
- Medication administration course required
- Excellent physical assessment skills required
- Minimum of one year recent medical experience within a hospital setting, required
- Telemetry and/or oncologic and palliative nursing experience preferred
- Demonstrated evidence of ongoing professional education required in related clinical area
- Demonstrated knowledge of discharge planning and appropriate use of community resources, required
- Demonstrated ability to work in a patient centered, multi-disciplinary team environment is essential
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and negotiating skills required
- I.V. trained and certified or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire required
- Must demonstrate familiarity with monitoring patients receiving blood products
- Experience and demonstrated ability in CADD pump maintenance or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire preferred
- Knowledge, experience and competence in managing complex pain and symptoms related to disease processes and palliation preferred
- Must demonstrate psychosocial skills and relevant experience with offering supportive emotional care to the patient and their family/significant others from all cultural backgrounds
- Experience with Meditech system modules preferred
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
- As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
