Registered Practical Nurse (RPT 0.5 FTE), South Leeds and Grenville United Counties …

Nursing Resource Team As a Resource Team RPN, you will be available to float to all units of the hospital as required.

Qualifications:

Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing;

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice.

Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation.

CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years.

Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required.

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding

Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients

Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team

Basic computer skills required

English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing. Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing

Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques

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