Registered Practical Nurse

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Overview:

Alexandra Marine & General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative and supportive environment. RPNs provide support across a variety of areas, including Medical/Surgical, and Mental Health. RPN’s work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Qualifications:

• Current Registration and Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS

Required Skills:

• Aseptic Technique
• Code White certification
• Computer literacy and Meditech knowledge and experience
• Current Acute Care Hospital experience
• Current competence in Blood Glucose Monitoring I.V. Management Medication Administration
• Experience in patient assessment skills
• Current knowledge and experience in psychiatric nursing
• Previous experience or working knowledge in conducting mental health assessments, including familiarity with the MH-RAI would be considered an asset
• Previous experience or working knowledge in conducting Mini-Mental Status Examinations (MMSE), Hamilton Rating Scales, and Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) evaluations

Abilities:

• Ability to manage a variety of patient conditions
• Ability to organize related activities; to remain flexible; and adapt to crisis situations and rapid change
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal patient care
• Ability to work weekends and rotating shifts
• Self-directed, motivated team player with a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Sound problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Consistently meets attendance expectations, demonstrating reliability and commitment to scheduled shifts

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

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Choosing AMGH as your employer opens the door to many professional development opportunities and training supports. Applicants may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs.