Registered Practical Nurse, GEN Family Maternity Centre
About The Position
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a professional caregiver who is 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. As a Registered Practical Nurse in the Women’s and Children Program, you will be part of a health care team that promotes the birthing experience as a normal, health process and the family as an integral part of that experience. At this time, the RPN will provide comprehensive care to Post-partum women and their newborns. In this role, you will 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. Please note that this position is required to work shift work, weekends and holidays.
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
- Providing quality patient care within a total patient care delivery model
- Providing comprehensive care to Post-partum women and their newborns
- Engaging in ethical conduct
- Providing high quality nursing care to patients and their families
- 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)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
