Registered Practical Nurse- Emergency

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with scope of practice
Responsible and accountable for patient outcomes
Identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient
Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
Acts as a patient advocate
Incorporates current validated research and evidenced-based practice into clinical practice
Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met
Collaborates to co-ordinate patient care with the patient/family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team
Collaborates to co-ordinate discharge planning with the patient /family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team/utilizes discharge instruction sheets and review with patients and family members
Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of patient care in the community
Monitors length of stay and works towards continual achievement of ER LOS targets
Monitors quality of patient care through the application of risk management activities
Assists with the development of teaching materials and provides education for staff, patients and patient’s relatives
Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, their families, and staff
Uses infection control and prevention measures
Collaborates as necessary to develop, review, modify, and update the patient’s plan of care
Collaborates with the CRN or Charge Nurse for provision of patient care if there is a demonstrated alteration in acuity/predictability of the patient outcome
Seeks direction, support and guidance from the RN in accord with the defined scope of practice.
Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
Must have a minimum of 1 year Emergency Department experience
Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
Minimum education: Practical Nursing Diploma required
Completion of a recognized Medication Administration Course with recent experience in administering IV antibiotics, IM/SC injections, a preferred added skill set of IV initiation and performance of ECGs
Physical Assessment Course required
Phlebotomy Certificate required
Recent experience in an Emergency Department
Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the profession
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills
Sound problem-solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills
Functions independently within scope of practice
Maximizes utilization of resources
Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs
Basic computer skills- Order Entry module of Meditech required
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
No