*NEW* Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE CS-26-511}

Department: Perioperative Services

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides safe, competent, and ethical nursing care within Perioperative Services, including the Preadmission Clinic, Day Surgery admissions and discharges, and the Ophthalmology Clinic. The RPN supports patients across the surgical continuum through nursing assessment, preparation, patient and family education, and post-procedural care, in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards and guidelines, North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) policies and procedures, and standards of care appropriate to the clinical practice setting. Practising within their scope of practice and individual competence, the RPN provides comprehensive care to patients with predictable outcomes and collaborates and consults with Registered Nurses (RNs) and the interprofessional team as patient complexity and care needs increase.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Certification in IV therapy
• PICC line removal certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Capillary Blood Glucose testing certification
• Demonstrated competence in aseptic technique and catheterization
• Related surgical experience in a surgical care setting including Day Surgery required
• Knowledge of paediatric care principles and teaching/learning strategies

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team with the ability to function well in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment required
• High level of interpersonal skills required
• Able to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to surgical and radiological patients (adults and children) required
• Ability to relate to children and knowledge of paediatric teaching and learning principles required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Strong assessment skills required
• Excellent interpersonal communication (written and verbal) skills required
• Computer skills required
• Good attendance and work record
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

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