CUPE

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse
Status: Temporary Part Time (~12-18 months)
Department: CCC & Palliative Care (F4)
Program: Medicine
8 & 12 Hour Shifts - Days, Evenings, Nights & Weekends (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $36.140 - $38.160 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500002298

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college;
• Current B.C.L.S.;
• Current Medication Certificate with the ability to administer medications to patients;
• Proven related experience in a Palliative Care Unit or similar environment;
• Updated nursing skills including Aseptic Techniques and Patient Assessment courses;
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Proven communication skills to effectively interact with patients and their families, physicians and colleagues;
• The ability to effectively prioritize work;
• The ability to physically lift, turn and transfer patients manually and with the assistance of mechanical aids;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health’s comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area

According to the updated standards and current scope of practice as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the policies of Lakeridge Health, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients whose conditions are stabilized; administer treatments as ordered by physicians and assigned by Patient Care Manager, Patient Care Specialist or Charge Nurse; observe and enforce infection control principles and aseptic techniques required in the prevention of nosocomial and communicable diseases; and perform other related duties as assigned.