Department: Operating Room

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing safe, competent and ethical nursing care as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards and Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour, North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) policies/procedures, and the standards of care appropriate to the area of clinical practice. Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) provide the full range of care requirements for patients with predictable outcomes as patient complexity increases there is a corresponding increase in the need for RPN’s to consult with RN’s (CNO Standards)..

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Must be willing to function within the RPN full scope of practice including the following:
• Aseptic technique
• Certification in IV therapy
• Capillary Blood Glucose testing certification
• Certification in medication administration
• Catheterization
• Surgical experience in a surgical care setting including Day Surgery required

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team with the ability to function well in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment required
• High level of interpersonal skills required
• Able to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to surgical and radiological patients (adults and children) required
• Ability to relate to children and knowledge of paediatric teaching and learning principles required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Strong assessment skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Computer skills required
• Good attendance and work record
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER