As part of the candidate assessment process, applicants may be required to complete a written and oral examination and provide a record of educational activities (including e-learning report) over the last 2 years during interview.
- Current Certification of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses.
- RPN Diploma preferred.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Minimum of 2 years acute surgical experience (within the last 3 years) in the pre-operative preparation and post-operative care of the surgical patient.
- Completion of a post diploma course in Health assessment
- Demonstrate skills in patient education related to surgical procedures and discharge planning for post operative patients.
-Computer Skills - HSM documentation, Intranet, Microsoft Office, Care Manager, STAR, Solcom, Risk Monitor Pro.
- Geriatric experience preferred
- Practice level consistent with the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, which includes but is not limited to:
- Evidence of the successful administration and management of blood & blood products and phlebotomy.
- Evidence of the successful completion and/or practice in processing physician orders, implementation of medical directives, administration of oral, subcutaneous, IM, suppository, aerosol and IV medication, venipuncture and IV management.
- Demonstrated adherence to the expectations of nursing practice at CKHA including use of the
CKHA clinical Ethics framework.
- Member of RPNAO preferred.