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Registered Practical Nurse

@ The Ottawa Hospital

Ontario

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The Ottawa Hospital is hiring a part-time Registered Practical Nurse for 12-hour day, evening and night shifts, including weekends. The role provides general medicine, surgical and rehabilitation patient care, including safe medication administration. Candidates need a College of Nurses of Ontario registration and at least three months of recent related RPN experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Give nursing care to general medicine, surgical and rehabilitation patients
  • Administer medications safely in a clinical setting
  • Teach patients and take part in patient education
  • Work as an active member of the health care team
  • Take part in quality assurance program activities on the unit

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum three months of recent related RPN experience
  • Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Current BCLS
  • Knowledge of safe medication administration and aseptic technique
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Eligible to work in Canada

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCollege of Nurses of Ontario registration, BCLS
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness

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The Ottawa Hospital

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Inspired by research. Driven by compassion.

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The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of about $1.2 billion. Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges. ---------------------------------------------------- L’Hôpital d’Ottawa Inspiré par la recherche. Guidé par la compassion. L’Hôpital d’Ottawa est l’un des plus importants hôpitaux d’enseignement et de recherche au Canada. Il est doté de plus de 1 100 lits, d’un effectif de quelque 12 000 personnes et d’un budget annuel d’environ 1,2 milliard de dollars. L’enseignement et la recherche étant au cœur de nos activités, nous possédons les outils qui nous permettent d’innover et d’améliorer les soins aux patients. Affilié à l’Université d’Ottawa, l’Hôpital fournit sur plusieurs campus des soins spécialisés à la population de l’Est de l’Ontario. Cela dit, nos techniques de pointe et les fruits de nos recherches sont adoptés partout dans le monde. Notre vision consiste à améliorer la qualité des soins et nous mobilisons l’appui de toute la collectivité pour mieux y parvenir. Par la compassion de son personnel et la quête perpétuelle de nouvelles découvertes, L’Hôpital d’Ottawa cherche sans relâche des solutions aux défis les plus complexes en santé.

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Reported office locations
  • 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6, CA
  • 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9, CA
  • 1967 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, K1H 7W9, CA
Other recorded names
  • The Ottawa Hospital
Specialties
  • Rehabilitation
  • Research
  • Health Care
  • Nursing
  • Trauma
  • Emergency
  • Surgery
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Family Health
  • Mental Health
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Transitional Care
  • Medicine
  • Medical Imaging
  • Eye Care
  • Oncology
  • Acute Medical Care
  • Allied Health
  • Pharmacy
  • and Nephrology
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The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of about $1.2 billion. Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario…

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOttawa, ON
Organization typeGovernment Agency
Year founded1998
SpecialtiesRehabilitationResearchHealth CareNursingTraumaEmergencySurgeryAmbulatory CareFamily HealthMental Health
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Job Posting Information

REPOST - Original job posting #112753.

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, evening, and nights, including weekends, 12 hour shifts (07:15-19:15, 19:15-07:15)

*For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

  • Minimum three (3) months of recent related RPN experience;
  • Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
  • Current BCLS;
  • Demonstrates knowledge of principles of safe medication administration and ability to practice this in a clinical setting;
  • Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of the care of the General Medicine/Surgical/Rehabilitation patient and an ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
  • Demonstrates the ability to participate as an active member of the health care team;
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and a written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines;
  • Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education;
  • Demonstrates an understanding and a willingness to participate in self evaluation;
  • Demonstrates a desire and ability to participate in patient teaching;
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the application and relevance of the Quality Assurance Program and participates in unit activities;
  • Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique and an ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
  • Able to perform all tasks related to this position;
  • Eligible to work in Canada.

What you can expect from us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [email protected]

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