Registered Practical Nurse Jobs

Experience working with seniors and alongside Personal Support Workers, as well as education tied to gerontology, rehabilitation and long term care

Processing and administering medication in accordance with regulatory requirements;

Current basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification

Proficient assessment, documentation and communication skills

Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Check (VSC) What we offer

Fostering relationships with residents and families to ensure plan of care is resident focused and carried out;

We currently are offering Guaranteed 60 hours bi-weekly and signing bonuses. Day and night shifts**

Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family

Full and Part time Careers

Highest industry wages for the critical work you do

Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution

Paid sick days, paid orientation and paid training

Current certification or eligibility for Certification of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required

Minimum of 3-5 years of acute post-operative surgical nursing care experience is required

Previous Day Surgery experience is preferred

Developed assessment and reasoning skills for comprehensive nursing care

Able to work with the team to manage emergency situations

Professional communication skills, both oral and written

Can demonstrate leadership, organizational skills

Current RPN license to practice in Ontario, Canada

Ability to make sound decisions

Be a teacher, problem solver, good listener, and able to think and work independently

Must have current valid RPN License to practice in Ontario, Canada

"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

Develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans

Provide leadership to personal care staff by planning, directing, supervising and evaluating their work

Assist in orienting and training new team members What you bring

Current registration with provincial College of Nurses

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English What you’ll get

Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits

Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career

Experience in a Long Term Care (Gerontology) setting is an asset

Shall exhibit strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education, training, and professional development

Ensures all MOHLTC requirements are met.

Knowledge of general research procedures and regulatory requirements

To be knowledgeable of the protocol so that all study activities are completed correctly

Provide lifestyle adherence counseling & general training / education to study participants, as required by protocol

To monitor and report all adverse experiences and abnormal results to the Investigator, Sponsor and IRB if necessary

Strong knowledge of medical terminology

Previous experience with phlebotomy is an asset

Knowledge of general research procedures and regulatory requirements

To be knowledgeable of the protocol so that all study activities are completed correctly

Provide lifestyle adherence counseling & general training / education to study participants, as required by protocol

To monitor and report all adverse experiences and abnormal results to the Investigator, Sponsor and IRB if necessary

Strong knowledge of medical terminology

Previous experience with phlebotomy is an asset

Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills;

Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset;

Beautiful Downtown/ waterfront working experience

To facilitate and provide resident/family education;

To respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;

Experience working in a senior's environment and with unregulated care providers preferred;

Management of CADD pumps for the palliative care patient population

Management of mechanically ventilated patients

Taking care of complex medical patients including management of:

Varying levels of physical and mental abilities

Minimum 2+ years of hands-on, post-graduation, nursing experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills;

Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset;

To facilitate and provide resident/family education;

To respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;

Experience working in a senior's environment and with unregulated care providers preferred;

Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge;

Assess and manage client care in the community, including palliative, wound, intravenous therapy and H/T chronic disease prevention

Comply with all standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements

Current CPR and First Aid certification will be requested

Preference will be given to nurses who have palliative care experience and/or palliative care course

Experience working with pediatric and/or palliative clients

Preference given to nurses with Infusion and Central Line experience

Collaborates with management staff and colleagues in the evaluation of own practice and maintains competence through continuing education and self-reflection.

Able to articulate effectively knowledge of components of quality and risk management principles as they relate to clinical practices.

Effective time management skills that allow for the independent planning and organizing of daily work activity.

Practices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of VON Canada and Occupational Health and Safety legislation.

Manages and facilitates care via an established nursing care plan and evaluate client responses to interventions.

Identifies and utilizes tools and resources for relevant work and manages these resources.

Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.

Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.

Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.

Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff.

Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.

Experience working with seniors and alongside Personal Support Workers, as well as education tied to gerontology, rehabilitation and long term care

Processing and administering medication in accordance with regulatory requirements;

Current basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification

Proficient assessment, documentation and communication skills

Fostering relationships with residents and families to ensure plan of care is resident focused and carried out;

Evaluating a resident’s plan of care, ensuring the assessment is up to date and accurately documented;

Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession

Recent experience within the last five yearswith a minimum of two years of operating room experience preferred

Knowledge of Operating Room Nurses Association of Canadaof standards of practice required

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required

Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care

Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required

Recent experience within the last fiveyearswith a minimum of twoyears of operating room experience required

Knowledge of Operating Room Nurses Association of Canadaof standards of practice

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required

Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care

Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching

Demonstrated high level of professionalism, organizational and critical-thinking skills

Complete performance appraisals for PSW, Orientate, mentor and train new staff, including PSW, Complete all education online and attend in-services.

Count Narcotics with night registered staff. Shift report at the nursing station. Do initial rounds on the unit.

Review PSW assignment (Assign fire runner) and participate in fire drills. Participate in fire drills and debrief after fire drills monthly.

Check the daily planner/ communication book for any resident appointments, any requests or needing follow-up

Check and document vaccine, specimen, Medication, and water temperature if no RN is present in the unit.

Distribute iPad and other supplies to PSW, with signage, and upon return Ensure all PSW wear name tags.