Work Type: Part Time

Location: WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital Campus)

This role is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy,

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). Recent Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary

WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd’s Emergency Department (ED) supports 47,000 visits per year. The Program’s Staff and Physicians are committed to improving and achieving excellent outcomes and wait times for patients visiting the department.

The Registered Practical

Nurse (RPN) is an integral member of the Emergency Departments' healthcare team. As a professional caregiver, the RPN is responsible and accountable for the quality of patient care based on the current Interdisciplinary Standards at WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd and the Professional Standards for Registered Nurses (RN) and RPNs in Ontario (2002).

The RPN provides direct care to assigned patients and practices independently when the patient’s condition is less complex. The RPN communicates, collaborates and consults with the RN in patient situations that may be beyond their knowledge, skill and judgment.

Responsibilities:

- Assess, plan, implement, modify and evaluate patient care
- Perform ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient condition and collaborates with the RN according to established criteria
- Perform all duties in a safe and effective manner correcting any unsafe conditions and reporting them to the RN
- Make independent decisions within the applicable scope of practice




- Develop and maintains both technical (i.e., equipment troubleshooting etc.) and clinical skills and competencies required to work in a critical care environment
- Understand the rationale and criteria for Medical Directives
- Collaborate with other members of the health care team in provision of patient care
- Report pertinent information to the Most Responsible Physician (MRP), Registered Nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Report unresolved concerns regarding the patient’s condition or issues, which involve interdepartmental resolution to Clinical Manager and/or delegate
- Communicates changes in the patient’s condition to the MRP; may involve advance collaboration and consultation with the RN
- Provide health teaching to patient and family within the RPN scope of practice

Position Requirements:

- Graduate of a Registered Practical Nurse Program acceptable to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and hold a current Certificate of Competence
- Registered Practical Nurse, in good standing, with the CNO
- Minimum three to five (3-5) years of recent nursing experience with the proven ability to work to full scope of practice as defined by the CNO
- Experience working with adult and paediatric populations as well as conducting patient education
- Functional knowledge of medical, surgical, orthopedic, paediatric, gyne/obstetric and mental health nursing
- Current BCLS certification – maintained annually
- Recognized physical assessment course
- Basic arrhythmias course (or obtained within first 6 months of hire); 12 lead interpretation course (or obtained within first 6 months of hire)
- Ability to effectively function in emergency and highly stressful situations
- Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Proven ability to plan and organize with good critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong public relation/interpersonal skills
- Evidence of ongoing professional development/continuing education and participation in quality assurance activities




- Positive work record and good attendance record; Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

Preferred Requirements:

- Recent ED and/or acute care setting nursing experience
- Crisis Intervention Training (CPI)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Knowledge of the 5-level Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) process
- Intravenous insertion experience
- Previous experience with LEAN methodologies

Application Instructions: EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits.

It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

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