Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient-focused care in accordance with the nursing philosophy, policies and standards of the College of Nurses (CNO), and the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
Requirements
- Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Required)
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate (Required)
- Ability to start IVs (Required)
Availability
Open availability is required for this position. We are not able to accept applicants with rotating availability. Please do not apply if you cannot meet the availability requirements.
Job Type: Full-time (4-5 days/week)
Reporting Relationship
Manager/Medical Director
Responsibilities
Professional Care Expectations
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with the scope of practice
- Responsible and accountable for patient outcomes
- Identifies and prioritizes the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient
- Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
- Acts as a patient advocate
- Incorporates current validated research and evidence-based practice into clinical practice
- Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met
- Co-ordinates patient care in collaboration with the patient/family and members of the interdisciplinary team
- Liaises with patient and family to facilitate the continuity of patient care
- Monitors quality of patient care through the development and application of risk management activities
- Participates in developing teaching materials, and evaluates and reinforces education for the staff, patients and patients’ relatives
- Provides a safe and secure environment for patient, their families and staff
- Uses infection control and prevention measures
- Collaborates with the designated RPN for the provision of patient care if there is a demonstrated alteration in acuity/predictability of the patient outcome for the RPN’s patient
Unit Responsibilities
- Document medication and drug allergies
- Documentation of pre/post vitals
- Insertion of peripheral IV
- Answer patient questions and concerns
- Documents as per Painless Medicine policies, procedures, and College of Nurses Standards
- Assess patient readiness for discharge
Professional Leadership Expectations
- Delegates and assigns clinical tasks to the appropriate care provider
- Promotes excellent customer service
- Demonstrates critical thinking
Professional Development Expectations
- Continuous learning
- Professional learning related to the role
- Participates in reflective practice
Organizational Responsibilities
- Supports the mission, values, philosophy and objectives of the organization
- Creates and /or provides input into nursing policies and procedures
- Ensures supplies and equipment, space are effectively and efficiently used
Professional Accountability
- Maintains membership in appropriate organizations
- Participates in continuing education programs and certification as appropriate
- Maintains clinical competency
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth
- Adheres to legal and ethical principles relevant to nursing practice
- Keeps current relative to trends and professional/health care related issues
- Participates in peer review performance appraisal
Qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (attend training as required)
- Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Required)
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate (Required)
- Current CPR certificate
- Certificate of IV or Sedation Course
- Minimum education : Diploma in Nursing
- Experience with Accuro EMR Software is an asset
- Experience with creating and implementing policies and procedures
- Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the profession
- Excellent organization skills
- Sound problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills
- Functions independently within scope of practice
- Maximizes utilization of resources
- Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs
General Responsibilities
All employees of Painless Medicine share a common responsibility to act in accordance with the commitment to safe and compassionate patient care and a safe, healthy work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that you have open availability.
Work Location: In person
