Registered Practical Nurse, Inpatient Surgery 10 East & West
About The Position
Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare. Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy. At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care! Right now we are looking for a Registered Practical Nurse to work with our Surgical Inpatient Unit 10 East & West, Surgical Program.
Requirements
- Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program.
- Current Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Experience with patient health teaching.
- Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, Blood Transfusion, Wound Care Dressing, Medication Administration, etc.
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1 year acute surgical experience, preferred.
- Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of community resources.
Responsibilities
- Registered Practical Nurse duties in on the Surgical Inpatient Unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
