Current Certification of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses. RPN Diploma preferred. Current BCLS certification. 2 years hospital nursing experience within the past 3 years. Experience with techniques of coaching patients to be independent with Activities of Daily Living.. Certificate in Gerontology 1 year Geriatric experience within the past 3 years. Catheterization, aseptic techniques. -Computer Skills - Intranet, Microsoft Office, Care Manager, STAR, Solcom, Risk Monitor Pro.
Practice level consistent with the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, which includes but is not limited to:
- Evidence of the successful, administration and management of blood & blood products
- Evidence of the successful completion and/or practice in processing physician orders, administration of oral, subcutaneous, IM, suppository, aerosol and IV medications, venipuncture and IV initiation and management
Demonstrated adherence to the expectations of nursing practice at CKHA Familiarity with MDS Chronic Care Assessment Tool preferred. Fundamentals in Palliative Care preferred Member of RPNAO preferred
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Personal commitment to excellence in patient care
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development with identification of own learning needs
- Excellent clinical physical assessment skills which includes pain assessment
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
- Demonstrated principles of adult learning are reflected in patient education
- Demonstrated skills in inter-professional collaboration to meet the needs of patients and their families.
- Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.
- Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.
- Demonstrated performance reflecting the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)
- Provision of nursing care to meet the Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Nurses
- Effectively communicates and collaborates with the inter-professional team to plan, implement and evaluate patient care, involving the patient and family
- Act as a liaison for patients/families with members of the health care team
- Work collaboratively to identify and implement process improvements to better meet the needs of patients and families
- Understands and embraces change by actively participating in successful implementation
- Maintain a safe environment for patients/families, visitors, staff, volunteers and physicians
- Actively participates on various unit, program and hospital committees supporting our goals & objectives in addition to initiatives that support continuous quality improvement.
- Adheres to CKHA's attendance standards by maintaining personal health and ensuring regular and prompt attendance at work.
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.
CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
According to the French Language Services Implementation Plan, priority consideration will be given to qualified candidates who possess knowledge of Canada's two official languages.