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Registered Practical Nurse - Integrated Stroke Unit at Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Client Centered Approach, Nursing Care, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Patient Assessment, Wound Care, Medication Administration, Asepsis, IV Administration, Venipuncture, Enteral Feeds, Urinary Catheterization, BCLS Certification, Professional Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Our Registered Practical Nurses develop and practice their skills in caring for stroke and Neurology patients in the acute phase of stroke care. Our unique care model provides opportunities for enhanced continuity of patient care through a specialized unit dedicated to the management of Stroke and Neurology patients with dynamic and strong interdisciplinary teams. As a member of the healthcare team in this unique model of care, the Registered Practical Nurse uses a client centered approach to patient care and provides nursing care within the Registered Practical Nurse scope of practice and the Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Stroke Care. Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse Current Medication Administration and Asepsis certificates Current certificates or current Community College studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, patient assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, IV administration, venipuncture, and management, transcribing physician orders Current Heart and Stroke Foundation BCLS certification or equivalent Completion of Physical Assessment Course Minimum 2 years, recent experience in an acute adult medical/surgical unit, preferably with Stroke/Neurology patients Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment, problem identification and problem solving Ability to prioritize and collaborate with the team when the patients conditions changes Evidence of commitment to professional practice and ongoing professional development
Responsibilities
The Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care for stroke and neurology patients in the acute phase of care. They work within a specialized unit and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of patient care.