RPN, Medicine/Complex Continuing Care, Regular Part-time w/ Temporary Full-time Assignment, Stratfor

POSTING DATE: October 20, 2022 POSITION #654-22 (CUPE Service)

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY
REPOSTED

POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Medicine/Complex Continuing Care Unit
Primary Site: Stratford
Regular Part-time with Temporary Full-time

REPORTS TO: Manager, Inpatient/Outpatient Medicine

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $29.98 to $31.79 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current BLS Certification

EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of two (2) years recent nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred with the ability to work to full scope of practice as defined by the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
- Recent clinical experience (minimum two years) in Medicine/Complex Continuing Care Nursing
- Recent/related courses, in-services in Medicine/Complex Continue Care Nursing

SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Ability to plan, organize and exercise effective decision making
- Excellent critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and function both independently and interdependently with the inter-professional care team
- Ability to engage patient and family partners in patient education related to the Medicine/CCC setting
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
- Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the Meditech Information System and personal computer applications
- Knowledge of Senior Friendly Hospital Initiatives and their application in the clinical setting
- Excellent physical assessment skills

Required Learning:
- Completion of IV Therapy Initiation and IV Therapy Discontinuation course

Preferred Learning:
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Training
- Physical Intellectual Emotional Capabilities Environment Social (P.I.E.C.E.S.)
- Palliative Care Level 1 & 2

**Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED

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As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received all required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

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