#444-18 RPN, Medicine/CCC, Temporary part-time x2, Stratford

Stratford, ON

POSTING DATE: December 12, 2018                                     POSTING #444-18 (CUPE Service)
EXPIRY DATE: December 19, 2018

                                         HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
                                                             NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Medicine/Complex Continuing Care Unit
Primary Site: Stratford
Temporary Part-time x2

REPORTS TO: Manager, Medicine and Medical Clinics

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $28.45 to $30.18 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current BCLS Certification

Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years recent nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred with the ability to work to full scope of practice as defined by the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
- Recent clinical experience (minimum two years) in Medicine/Complex Continuing Care Nursing
- Recent/related courses, in-services in Medicine/Complex Continue Care Nursing

Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to plan, organize and exercise effective decision making
- Excellent critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and function both independently and interdependently with the inter-professional care team
- Ability to engage patient and family partners in patient education related to the Medicine/CCC setting
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
- Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the Meditech Information System and personal computer applications
- Knowledge of Senior Friendly Hospital Initiatives and their application in the clinical setting
- Excellent physical assessment skills

Required Learning:
- Completion of IV Therapy Initiation and IV Therapy Discontinuation course

Preferred Learning:
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Training
- Physical Intellectual Emotional Capabilities Environment Social (P.I.E.C.E.S.)
- Palliative Care Level 1 & 2

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.