Reporting to the Manager, Surgical Services, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively as a member of the inter-disciplinary team to provide care to those patients with a stable and predictable outcome within the defined qualified scope of practice as set out by the CNO.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Ontario College of Nurses registration
Two years recent acute care nursing experience
Medication Certification and ability to practice
Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
Competency in surgical aseptic technique, urinary catheterization, medication administration, IVtherapy, Enteral feeding. POCT, wound care and drain care, PCA, chest tubes, epidural analgesia and monitoring patient receiving blood and blood products
Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcareprofessionals
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
Commitment to continuing education and professional development
Participation in staff meetings and unit specific 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 protected and healthy work setting
Preferred
Completion of PACU nursing course
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📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Surgery Owen Sound
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound
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