Registered Practical Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging

at  Trillium Health Partners

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The RPN will support the patient flow in the MRI Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge, experience, and the ability to care for patients with the following: initiation of IV’s, administration of medication above the drip chamber, patient controlled analgesia, central venous access devices, blood glucose monitoring, naso-gastric tubes, wound management skills, routine infection control practices, normal and abnormal blood values.

Qualifications:

• Candidate will be a diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e., certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration, phlebotomy, and health assessment)
• Current certification or eligibility for certification of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• Current BCLS
• A physical assessment course required
• Recent experience with inpatient medical/surgical and inpatient rehab populations required
• Previous experience in providing and delivering patients and families with educational teaching as applicable
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and team work
• Demonstrates strong attention to patient and family-centred care and establishing therapeutic relationships
• Evidence of on-going professional development preferred
• A positive work and attendance record is essential

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
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