DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL
LOCATION: LION’S HEAD
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: PART TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE SEPT 2026)
WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157
Reporting to the site Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility
Ability and willingness to learn basic arrhythmia interpretation
Willingness and ability to work in Emergency as required
Current certification in or willingness to obtain: BCLS
Leadership, problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
Assessment and interviewing skills
Ability and willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and contribute to continuous quality improvement
Ability and willingness to work all shifts
Commitment to continuous career development and continuing education
Basic computer knowledge
Participation in staff meetings and unit specific projects
Communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a protected workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Preferred
Physical Assessment Course
Palliative Care Experience
Two years recent medical surgical experience
📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Medical/surgical Lion's Head
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Lion's Head
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