Job Description:
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the organizational philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the College of Nurses (CNO), and all relevant legislation.
Education:
- Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope
- Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Completion of recognized Medication Administration Course
- Peri anesthesia course essential
- Perioperative course an asset
Experience:
- Two years Endoscopy experience in an acute care setting essential
- Two years’ Operating Room experience an asset
- Two years Surgical day Care experience an asset
- Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
- Experience with instrument processing asset
- Surgical nursing experience an asset
- Functions independently within scope of practice
- Ability and experience demonstrated through positive performance appraisals and work history
- Must be able to perform all essential duties of position description, which
includes the ability to lift and move patients, wear lead aprons, pushing, pulling, bending and stooping
Competencies:
- Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Computer literacy in current software applications
- Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
- Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Patient Care
- Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care.
