POSTED DATE: October 16, 2018                                      POSTING #379-18 (CUPE Service)
EXPIRY DATE:   October 19, 2018

                                    HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
                                                    NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, Maternal Child
Primary Site: Stratford
Regular Part-time

REPORTS TO: Manager, Maternal Child

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
- Completion of the Perinatal Nursing Course or the Maternal Newborn Nursing Course approved by Perinatal Outreach Program of South Western Ontario
 -Neonatal resuscitation certificate preferred
- Completion of Breastfeeding Course
- Fetal Monitoring Course is an asset
- Completion of IV therapy course or current experience in the administration of IV therapy
- Completion of IV Medication course or current experience in the administration of IV medication
- Current B.C.L.S. certificate
- Completion of RPN Operating Room Course and/or experience in the Operating Room is an asset

EXPERIENCE:
- Current clinical experience in a Maternal Child/Postpartum environment including performing the functions related to the scrub nurse role for c-sections preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of or the ability to perform the functions related to the scrub nurse role for c-sections in a Maternal Child environment
- Skilled in medication administration
- Excellent physical assessment skills
- Demonstrated commitment to family centred care and excellent customer service focus
- Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the Meditech Information system and personal computer applications
- Well developed interpersonal, communication and teaching skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and function both independently and interdependently with the interprofessional care team.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education

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.