Work Type: Temporary Full Time
For more than 90 years, St. Marys General Hospital has fostered a culture of innovation, compassion, and respect. With this vision, St. Marys has developed an environment that inspires people to perform to the best of their ability. Passion, excellence, and innovation are deeply embedded in all we do. St. Marys uses these principles to foster a healthy, supportive work environment that cares for the well-being of our community - mind, body, and spirit.
When you join St. Marys, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. In addition, you will join a team dedicated to making St. Marys the safest and most effective hospital in Canada.
New employees must provide documentation of a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Marys General Hospital. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.
Position Summary:
The Registered Practical Nurse is a regulated health professional who is responsible and accountable for the quality of patient care based on the Professional Standards for Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses in Ontario. The RPN independently cares for patients whose outcomes are predictable and whose conditions are less complex. These patients present to hospital with well-defined, established care needs, coping mechanisms, and support systems. The RPN provides holistic patient care, educates patients about various health conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and their family members. The RPN collaborates with the Registered Nurse in patient situations that are beyond the RPN scope of practice.
Position Responsibilities:
- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and their families.
- Develops a comprehensive, individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient, their family, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Implements patient care interventions within professional scope of practice and as ordered by the most responsible physician.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds, patient care conferences, and discharge planning meetings.
- Provides initial and ongoing assessment and interpretation of patient's health status within the framework of professional nursing practice, and in accordance with the principles of patient and family centered care.
- Assesses and interprets information regarding the patient's culture and values system, healthcare goals, and their desire to participate in their care.
- Assesses patient goals for care I discharge and ensures supports are in place to facilitate the achievement of these goals.
- Ensures the implementation, coordination and ongoing evaluation of the patient care plan including the documentation of patient's responses to interventions and achievement of expected outcomes.
- Collaborates with the RN when patient complexity exceeds professional scope of practice.
- Documents complete, accurate and relevant information.
- Collaborates with RN when patient acuity and/or complexity exceeds RPN scope of practice.
Position Requirements:
- Graduate of a Registered Practical Nurse Program acceptable to the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold a current Certificate of Competence. (Standards of nursing practice for RPNs College of Nurses of Ontario).
- A member in good standing of the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold a current Registered Practical Nurse Certificate of Competence.
- Recent experience in physical assessments; medication course; possess current BCLS certification; and can meet the St. Mary's Hospital requirements for I.V. therapy and catheterization.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team.
- Strong organizational and public relation skills are essential.
- Knowledge of Charting by Exception and Nursing Diagnosis (as per the College of Nurses standards).
- Positive work record; a good attendance record; excellent interpersonal skills and a level of physical fitness appropriate for the physical demands of the position.
- Ability to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that recognize the priority of Patient Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.
- Be a supportive team member willing to work in a collaborative, civil, enthusiastic way promoting a safe and positive workplace environment.
Preferred Requirements:
- Completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias course or equivalent.
SMGH fosters a culture of inclusiveness, patient and staff safety. All reasonable accommodations will be made for this position.
Application Instructions:
- As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.
- Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. SMGH requires all new hires to submit a valid Criminal Record Check that may include a Vulnerable Sector Screen prior to start date.
- SMGH is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact the HR Administrator.
- We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.