VACANCY NUMBER:
0000024113


POSITION:
Registered Practical Nurse

LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario


DEPARTMENT:
Complex Continuing Care


STATUS:
Regular Part-Time Job Share

# OF POSITIONS:
1


POSTING DATE: 20 March, 2024


BARGAINING UNIT:
Unifor


**In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.


ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge& Skills)
-Current Certification of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses.
-RPN Diploma preferred.
-Current BCLS certification.
-2 years hospital nursing experience within the past 3 years.
-Experience with techniques of coaching patients to be independent with Activities of Daily Living.
-Certificate in Gerontology
-1 year Geriatric experience within the past 3 years.
-Catheterization, aseptic techniques.
-Computer Skills – Intranet, Microsoft Office, Care Manager, STAR, Solcom, Risk Monitor Pro.
-Practice level consistent with the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, which includes but is not limited to:
-Evidence of the successful, administration and management of blood & blood products
-Evidence of the successful completion and/or practice in processing physician orders, administration of oral, subcutaneous, IM, suppository, aerosol and IV medications, venipuncture and IV management
-Demonstrated adherence to the expectations of nursing practice at CKHA
-Familiarity with MDS Chronic Care Assessment Tool preferred.
-Fundamentals in Palliative Care preferred
-Member of RPNAO preferred

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