Registered Practical Nurse (Casual 0.0 FTE)
On-siteOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Float to all hospital units as required to provide direct patient care including vital signs monitoring, medication administration, injection skills, catheterization, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, and feeding. Perform physical and mental health assessments, manage ECT recovery, conduct bladder scanning, and administer mechanical lifts and positioning techniques. Maintain therapeutic relations with patients while functioning as a member of the inter-disciplinary team. Ensure compliance with CNO standards, MHA legislation, and CPR/AED certification requirements. English level A- is mandatory; bilingual French/English is an asset.
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.)
- English level A- in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing
- Basic computer skills
Desired Qualifications
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Two years recent experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing
- Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques
- Bilingual (French/English)
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