Registered Practical Nurse – Emergency #592-25

Brightshores Health System; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Southampton seeks a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for their Emergency department. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, including Ontario College of Nurses registration and a commitment to patient safety. Responsibilities include providing patient care and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have two years of recent acute care nursing experience, excellent problem-solving, communication skills, and a passion for continuing education. This position is part-time with competitive hourly wages.

Qualifications

• Must have Ontario College of Nurses registration and current BCLS certification.
• At least two years of recent acute care nursing experience is required.
• Demonstrated competence in various nursing skills related to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Emergency department.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Advocate for patient safety and adhere to Brightshores' care principles.

Skills

Ontario College of Nurses registration

BCLS certification

Acute care nursing experience

CTAS understanding

ECG skills

IV therapy

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE STATUS: PART-TIME WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

Reporting to the Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care within their professional scope of practice while working in the Emergency department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ontario College of Nurses registration
• Current certification in or willingness to obtain: BCLS
• Two (2) years recent acute care nursing experience
• Current understanding of the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scales (CTAS)
• Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
• CCU 1 or willingness to obtain in six (6) months
• Code White (CPI certification) or willingness to obtain
• Ability to work at full scope of practice as defined by the Emergency Program, ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment
• Demonstrated Competence in the performance of the following skills: ECG, arrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy (including maintenance, IV starts and medication administration), care and maintenance of CVADs, splinting, oral, IM, sc medication administration, wound care, urinary catheterization, suture/staple removal, measuring for crutches, application of orthopedic immobilization devices
• Experience with POCT, CBGM, urine testing and urine pregnancy testing, blood collection and lab specimen processing for transport
• Power chart and order entry
• Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

PREFERRED

• Two (2) years recent Emergency experience preferred