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Registered Practical Nurse - Medical 3B - Part Time

Employer
Sault Area Hospital
Location
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Closing date
Feb 5, 2025
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Discipline
Registered Practical Nurse
Work Setting
Hospital / Health Centre
Area of Practice
General Nursing
Hours
Full-time
3B Medicine at Sault Area Hospital is a dynamic and collaborative environment, featuring 50 beds and a primary focus on adult patients, with a particular emphasis on geriatric/palliative care. The unit is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care, ensuring that the needs and preferences of each individual are at the forefront of treatment. This unit provides an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals to develop and expand their skills while working with an interdisciplinary team of experts. The patient population often consists of acutely ill individuals with multi-system chronic illnesses, offering a challenging and rewarding setting for those passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults.

Duties

  • Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the patient.
  • Provides health teaching to patient and family.
  • Is responsible for making clinical decisions, exercising judgment to ensure best possible nursing care is provided within available resources.
  • Is cognizant of the Hospital Mission Statements and Nursing Philosophy and reflects these beliefs in practice.
  • Participates and is involved in the implementation and practice of a theory based practice approach to nursing care.
  • Is cognizant of and participates in the development of the Nursing and Unit objectives.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a two (2) year diploma in Practical Nursing from an approved School of Nursing with a current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
  • Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification).
  • Hospital inpatient medical experience within the last two years

Knowledge

  • Demonstrated clinical competency in the management and care of patients in the medical unit.
  • Knowledge in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care.

Ability

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

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