Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE) (3), Resource Team - Full Time Regular - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health•Markham, ON

1d•CA$38 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will become an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team (IDHCT) responsible for the comprehensive care of patients through the Resource Team. You will practice in an environment where the emphasis is on professional practice and customer satisfaction. Using your clinical expertise, you will, in collaboration with the IDHCT, be responsible for patients within any clinical area of the hospital, including admitted patients within the Emergency Department. You will also provide support to all Oak Valley Health sites, including RCC. In addition, you will utilize your demonstrated clinical leadership skills, well-developed analytical, problem-solving, delegation, and interpersonal skills to assist you in the provision of quality patient care. You will be accountable for the development of comprehensive patient care plans and patient education plans, which reflect your ongoing assessment focusing on the patient's goals. Your excellent clinical leadership skills will assist you in working with the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team in the further development of programs to enhance and support patient care.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of recent acute medicine nursing experience required.
Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program.
Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Current BCLS certification.
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities.
Critical thinking and prioritization skills required.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to problem solve with the team.
Experience with patient health teaching.
Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation.
Demonstrate knowledge of IPAC practice and following outbreak protocols.
Demonstrate adherence to the organization's code of conduct.
Advance Physical Assessment Skill is required.
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Nice To Haves

Experience on the LTC environment preferred.
Basic computer skills and Point Click Care experience is an asset.
Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

Comprehensive care of patients through the Resource Team.
Practice in an environment where the emphasis is on professional practice and customer satisfaction.
In collaboration with the IDHCT, be responsible for patients within any clinical area of hospital including admitted patients within the Emergency Department.
Provide support to all Oak Valley Health sites including RCC.
Utilize demonstrated clinical leadership skills, well developed analytical, problem solving, delegation and interpersonal skills to assist in the provision of quality patient care.
Accountable for the development of comprehensive patient care plans and patient education plans, which reflect ongoing assessment focusing on the patient's goals.
Assist in the further development of programs to enhance and support patient care with the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team.