Registered Practical Nurse (Complex Continuing Care-J)

Overview

Responsible for the provision of basic nursing care as established by the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the standards of nursing care of this hospital.

Education

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Training and certification in Geriatric Care/Gerontology preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Gerontology certificate an asset.
• Critical Care certification is an asset.
• Current Medication Administration certificate (for RPN); Asepsis course.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) certificate is an asset.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant experience in LTC/chronic care setting, working with palliative care patients and chronic/ventilated patients.
• Experience with providing nursing care to short term rehabilitatio...