Registered Practical Nurse, GEN Family Maternity Centre (External)

Scarborough Health Network•Granbury, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) operates three hospitals and eight satellite sites, providing care to one of Canada’s most diverse communities. SHN is recognized for its large nephrology program, cardiac care, and spine center, and serves as a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto. The organization has received awards for diversity and inclusion and has been named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 and 2024. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) reports to the Patient Care Manager and is a professional caregiver responsible for delivering quality patient care within a total patient care delivery model, adhering to the standards of practice and competencies set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Regulated Health Professionals Act, and Scarborough Health Network. In the Women’s and Children Program, the RPN is part of a healthcare team that supports the birthing experience as a normal, healthy process, integrating the family. This specific role focuses on providing comprehensive care to Post-partum women and their newborns. The RPN is expected to engage in ethical conduct and deliver high-quality nursing care to patients and their families, aligning with SHN’s Nursing Practice philosophy.

Requirements

RPN diploma
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current experience or consolidation training (within last 3 years) in Postpartum
Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and a breastfeeding course is required (or a commitment to complete within 3 months of employment)
Candidates must be interested and willing to be trained to work in alternate clinical areas within the Women’s and Children Program
Current BCLS certificate
Evidence of continuing education and professional development is required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as a multidisciplinary team member in a fast paced demanding environment
Demonstrates values consistent with Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
Strong work ethic and commitment is required
Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
Highly punctual
Demonstrated professionalism and reliability

Nice To Haves

Scrub Nurse experience
Membership in RPNAO an asset
Fetal Health Surveillance experience
Certification in blood collection and IV’s
Ability to speak another language

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a total patient care delivery model in accordance with the standards of practice and competencies of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Regulated Health Professionals Act and Scarborough Health Network.
Provide comprehensive care to Post-partum women and their newborns.
Engage in ethical conduct and provide high quality nursing care to patients and their families, based on the philosophy and conceptual framework of Nursing Practice at Scarborough Health Network.
Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards.
Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community.

Benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
New Graduate Initiative
Enroute Program
Critical Care Sponsorship Program
Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
Recognition events
Leadership Development and Learning Programs
Tuition Assistance Program