Registered Practical Nurse – Permanent Part Time In our Med / Surg and LTC

at  Temiskaming Hospital

WHO WE ARE

The Temiskaming Hospital, located approximately 150 kilometres north of North Bay, is nestled upon the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Anishinaabe and Cree people along the beautiful shores of Lake Temiskaming.
Home to a number of provincial parks, lakes and nature trails and rich in culture and history, the area boasts a diverse population of French, English as well as aboriginal cultures and a work-life balance second to none!
With a vision for driving positive health outcomes for our communities, Temiskaming Hospital is committed, as its mission, to be a partner and leader in quality, people-centered care, improving health and wellbeing in northern rural Ontario.
TH offers a wide range of acute and post-acute care including emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical, rehabilitation and complex/transitional care and palliative care services. Through regional partnerships and visiting specialists, TH is able to offer a broad range of outpatient services including dialysis and chemotherapy. In addition to the above, the Hospital offers laboratory, diagnostic imaging and mental health and addictions programs.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an approved Registered Practical Nursing Program
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Recent medical and surgical clinical experience in an acute care or long term care setting
• Current certification in CPR-Basic Life Support
• Excellent interpersonal as well as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of the health team and with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care
• Must have an excellent work record including attendance
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization

• Performs nursing assessment on all patients.
• Attends to patient needs.
• Takes vital signs, weights, ECG’s etc. as needed and follows up with Physician and Team Leader if necessary.
• Performs IV Rounds.
• Administers medication to assigned patients.
• Prepares patients for surgery ensuring up-to-date documentation.
• Point of care testing, process doctor’s orders, enters lab work and x-rays in Meditech Expanse.