POSTING DATE: July 21, 2021 POSTING #439-21 (CUPE Service)
EXPIRY DATE: July 26, 2021
HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY
POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Medicine/Complex Continuing Care Unit
Primary Site: Stratford
Casual
REPORTS TO: Manager, Inpatient/Outpatient Medicine and Patient Flow
DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible
SALARY: $29.39 to $31.17 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
- **Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**
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. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities. 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 process, please contact Human Resources for Assistance.