Position Title: Registered Practical Nurse (Casual Part-Time)

THE RIDLEY DIFFERENCE

Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 700 students in JK to grade 12 from more than 50 countries worldwide. The Ridley experience integrates a traditional liberal arts education with individual learning enhanced by the principles of positive psychology, the International Baccalaureate continuum program, a learner-driven culture and campus community, exceptional athletics and dynamic arts programs, and a commitment of service to others. This unique combination prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society.

Ridley College is located on 90 acres in St. Catharines, Ontario in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century old buildings housing modernized technology.

OUR TEAM

Ridley offers the prospect of being part of a high-performance team in a nourishing workplace community that encourages collaboration, innovation, inclusivity and curious minds, and where grit and perseverance are assets. Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity, and value being of service in a richly diverse community. We cultivate the full potential in each of our students by having a caring, committed and world-class team. Attracting, developing and retaining people who thrive in Ridley’s positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success.

OVERVIEW:

Ridley College currently has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Part-time Registered Practical Nurse whose role will be to provide health care to the student body, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of student health and health care programs, direct nursing care, and counselling services, in accordance with the guidelines and requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice, and the Health Discipline Act.

Candidates must be flexible and available to work weekdays, weekends, day, evening and overnight shifts as needed to fill any shift gaps. Potential to attend away trips with the school for; camp, field trips, educational trips.

Additional responsibilities:

Provide emergency first aid or health care to ill or injured students, and determine if additional care is required (e.g. doctor, admission to Health Centre, hospital care)

Plan and implement individual care programs for students to address health care concerns, including dispensing medications and treatments in accordance with policies and protocols or as prescribed

Provide counselling to students experiencing mental health problems, and refer forward if necessary

Partner with the school community and parents to identify general health needs

Complete incident reports and maintain student health records

Co-ordinate individual health care plans with the athletic therapist where appropriate

Develop and deliver health promotion programs to support overall health and wellbeing, including programs on nutrition, physical activity, mental health and wellbeing, health relationships, substance abuse, and other topics relevant to the student body or specific segments of the student body

Provide education for parents, caregivers and staff on health promotion, disease prevention, childhood illnesses, and the control of communicable diseases

Develop and deliver training programs for staff in such areas as immediate first aid, correct use of Epi-pens, wellness, etc.

Organize, promote and deliver immunization programs

Maintain first aid kits across the school/college campus

Provide courtesy health advice for school/college employees as appropriate

Plan and implement health and safety initiatives in the school/college

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing from an accredited College or University.

Current registration in good standing (General Class) with the College of Nurses of Ontario

CPR and AED certified.

Knowledge & Experience

Minimum of three months of current (within the last 3 years) experience in a primary care setting, emergency or pediatric hospital and/or Public Health school nursing setting. Experience in mental health is an asset.

Current (within the last 3 years) experience in administration of medications, including performing injections.

Knowledge of childhood and adolescent growth and development.

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation.

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in primary assessment.

Demonstrated ability to develop an integrated plan of care.

Ability to integrate reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem-solving.

Demonstrated commitment to patient education and the ability to promote health and wellness.

Track record of applying knowledge, skills, judgment, and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Proficiency in working with computers and previous experience working with an electronic medical record system.

Other Skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Strong interpersonal skills with an open communication style.

Demonstrated ability to take 'creative' risk and incorporate critical thinking to make timely decisions in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape that is applied in an independent school setting.

Demonstrated ability to lead by example in providing a positive, respectful, compassionate, and professional environment.

Passion for, and ability to connect with, adolescents.

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

OUR OFFER

Ridley College offers a positive and inclusive workplace community; innovative, challenging and rewarding opportunities; a learning environment that promotes professional development and personal growth; active community involvement; and, a beautiful campus setting in the heart of Niagara that engages and inspires our employees to flourish.

HOW TO APPLY

While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report must be provided.

Ridley College is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used in order to ensure your equal participation.

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