Registered Practical Nurse- Women’s & Children’s Health Program- Part Time

Sault Area Hospital


Date: 4 days ago
City: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Contract type: Part time
Duties

  • Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care.
  • Effectively use the Standards of nursing practice and the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
  • Provide health teaching to patients and family.
  • Compliant with legislation, and organizational and departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Maintain commitment to self-growth and professional development.
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Remain current in knowledge and application of best practice through the utilization of appropriate research and literature.
  • Participate in ongoing quality improvement and risk management activities.
  • Participate in research opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
  • Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. therapy)

Ability

  • Meet physical demands of the job, including extended standing, walking, lifting and climbing using proper technique.
  • Willingness to cross train in all areas of the Maternal Child Program.
  • Human relations skills including empathy, sensitivity, understanding of human and organizational behavior, motivational techniques and counseling skills (e.g. teaching patients).
  • Competence in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
  • Knowledge of patient care requirements and specialized equipment as appropriate to the clinical area.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
  • Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
  • Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
  • Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
  • Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time.
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