The Registered Practical Nurse on Medically Complex provides person-centred care and functions within the full scope of practice of the RPN by gaining the knowledge and skills to build upon foundational knowledge to promote the best possible psycho-social, emotional, and physical outcomes for patients on Medically Complex. The RPN collaborates with the RN using the College of Nurses of Ontario’s three-factor framework, and works closely with other nurses and members of the interdisciplinary team, and may assign tasks and elements of patient care to unregulated care providers. The RPN is supported by the Clinical Manager and other nurses including Registered Nurses, Nursing Case Managers, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Education and Development Clinician.

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Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (Basics Workshop) preferred

Demonstrated competent nursing skill

Basic computer knowledge

Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal

Demonstrated proficiency in working with patients, families, peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in an effective, skilled, caring manner

Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position

📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Medically Complex Care (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Canada