Position Overview

Registered Practical Nurses possess a defined body of knowledge, clinical skills, procedural skills and professional attitudes, which are directed to effective patient and family-centered care. RPNs apply these competencies to collect and interpret information, make appropriate nursing clinical decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, RPNs apply these competencies within the boundaries of their knowledge, skill and judgment, personal expertise, the healthcare setting and the patient's preferences.

The RPN in the in the Medicine/Surgery A2 unit must have a wide range of nursing skills related to general medical-surgical nursing. The RPN must have excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations. In order to serve the wide organizational needs the RPN must be willing to cross-train to specialty areas as required. This position will primarily support Medicine and Surgery Units, staff may be assigned to work within other areas of the organization that are within the Medicine and Surgery clinical setting domain.

Primary Responsibilities

- Contributes to the continous assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating of the patient's care.
- Contributes to the development and modification of the patient care plan.
- Performs dependent and independent nursing functions under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Assists the registered nurse in providing support and health teaching to the patient and his family,
including documenting.
- Reports and documents pertinent data according to hospital policy.
- Collaborates with members of the health team in providing quality nursing care and utilizes appropriate staff and resources when guidance required.

Education

- Registered Practical Nursing diploma with a current certificate of registration issued by the College
of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current Medication Administration certificate (for RPN).
- Maintains competence relative to current practice.
- Recent experience and evidence of recent related continuing education in medical-surgical nursing an asset.

Experience

- 1 year of recent medical/surgical experience.
- Must be willing to work within other areas of the organization that are within the Medicine and Surgery clinical setting domain.
- Maintains competence relative to current practices.
- Familiar with feeding pumps, G-feeds, oxygen administration, simple sterile dressings, intermittent
catheterization.
- Pain/symptom assessment.
- Knowledge of PCA is an asset.
- Motivated to pursue educational goals.
- Demonstrates excellent observational skills.
- Demonstrates excellence in providing patient focused care.
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
- Previous pediatric experience is an asset.
- Demonstrates superior organizational skills.
- Experience in LTC/chronic care setting with palliative/respiratory populations is an asset.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to workwithin the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

Selection Criteria

These are the key criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resume and experience.

1. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues utilizing well developed (clear, concise and accurate) verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

2. Demonstrated organizational skills and problem solving abilities to ensure effective, efficient and
appropriate decision making when planning and implementing health care.

3. Commitment in maintaining professional development of self and others with a patient safety