Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.) Job

Company: Smooth Rock Falls Hospital Corporation O/A Hôpital Smooth Rock Falls Hospital

Business information: The Smooth Rock Falls Hospital provides access to primary care for the local and surrounding area population, and 24-hour access for emergencies. We provide Acute and ALC Care, and we possess a long-term care unit.

Business address: 107 Kelly Road, Smooth Rock Falls, ON P0L 2B0

Work Location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full-time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

Administer medications

Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing

Conduct specimen collection

Ensure infection control

Monitor nutritional intake

Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects

Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files

Take vital signs

Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy

Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families

Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures

Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Requirements:

Education: Completion of a vocational, college or other approved program for licensed practical nurses is required.

Experience: A minimum of two years of experience are required.

Previous consecutive experience as a Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.) within the past 3 years is required for licensing.

Be eligible for Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Completion of specialized courses such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid is a strong asset.

Work conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Overtime required, Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral and written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Patience.

Work setting: Remote location.

Language: English is required.

Salary: $34.27 per hour + premium pay under certain conditions as per the collective agreement, 57.5 hours per week.

Benefits: Disability, dental, and extended medical insurance provided by the employer. Medical, free parking, group insurance, life insurance, vision care and pension plan benefits are provided once the worker have completed the probationary period. Guaranteed bonuses. Accommodation provided at a cost. Transportation to and from the work location provided by the employer.

Important Information: Flexibility on schedule is required. The worker will be required to work 12-hour shifts. The work schedule includes 2 days on-work, 2 days off-work, and 3 days on-work. Work on weekends, overnights and overtime are required. Work on holidays may be required depending on the business needs. Because we are a hospital, we operate 24 hours a day.

Apply by e-mail to: [email protected]

The Smooth Rock Falls Hospital provides access to primary care for the local and surrounding area population, and 24-hour access for emergencies. We provide Acute and ALC Care, and we possess a long-term care unit.