Registered Practical Nurse, GEN Paediatrics

Scarborough Health Network•Granbury, TX

1d•CA$36 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to Manager of the Women and Children’s Program, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centred care environment. As part of our paediatric multidisciplinary team you will provide patient support in a family centred environment, which includes parent beds in single, family patient rooms, kitchen facilities, lounge, showers and playrooms. This position includes both independent work and team based models of care. Please note this position is required to work all shifts.

Requirements

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification based on the Ontario Heart and Stroke Standards
Minimum of two years recent paediatric related experience
Current PALS certificate
A breastfeeding Certificate is required (or a commitment to complete within 3 months of employment)
Current paediatric knowledge related to paediatric disease process and paediatric family-centred care (medical / surgical / mental health)
Strong critical thinking and assessment skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based model
Demonstrated physical ability to perform nursing and related duties
Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations
Excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community
Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area
Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position
Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public
Strong work ethic and commitment is required
Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
Highly punctual
Demonstrated professionalism and reliability

Nice To Haves

Preferred certification in Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
Ability to speak another language

Responsibilities

Assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centred care environment.
Provide patient support in a family centred environment.
Work in both independent and team based models of care.