Apply acute medical-surgical competencies and updated nursing skills at Northumberland Hills Hospital. This permanent full time MFLO position includes patient assessment, IV therapy, and post-operative care.
As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will promote health, prevent illness, and address patients’ health-related needs. The position requires autonomous practice with less complex, predictable patients, plus collaboration with registered nurses and interprofessional colleagues for higher-risk care. Rehabilitation principles and geriatric care knowledge are preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform physical assessments and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Deliver post-operative care, wound management, and IV therapy
- Apply aseptic techniques and prevent pressure injuries
- Interpret data and take appropriate action or intervention
- Prioritize workload while responding to multiple patient-care demands
Requirements:
- Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration and Practical Nursing Diploma
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and Coronary Care Course 1
- Medication Administration course or equivalent
- Competency caring for elderly patients and geriatric syndromes
- Knowledge of therapeutic interventions for dementia responsive behaviours
Use acute-care nursing competencies, sound clinical judgment, and patient-focused interventions within Northumberland Hills Hospital’s MFLO department.