STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE OCTOBER 2027)REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157
Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation and District Stroke Services, the responsibility of the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is the assessment and care of, and the treatment of health conditions by therapeutic and supportive means to Rehabilitative patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function. Care is provided to support patients and families within an inter-professional context with a large focus on patient specific goals and family participation. Rehabilitation is dedicated to improving, maintaining or restoring physical strength, cognition and mobility with maximized results. The RPN will work within the full defined qualified scope of practice as set out by the CNO.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility
Demonstrated Ability to work at the full scope of practice as defined by the CNO and required by department
Recent Experience (within the past three years) working on in-patient Rehabilitation Unit
Successful completion and demonstrated skill in Supported Conversation Training
Successful completion of NDT (neurodevelopmental treatment) course
understanding and ability to facilitate principles of rehabilitative care
Demonstrated excellence in patient/family education
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
Medication certification and ability to practice
Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
Intravenous certification
Proficiency in power chart and power orders
Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
Commitment to continuing education and professional development
Experience in unit specific Quality Improvement projects
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
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
Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
Preferred
OARN registration preferred
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📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Rehabilitation (Ontario)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Ontario
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