Position ProfileRight now we are looking for a
Registered Practical Nurse to work with our
Surgical Inpatient Unit 11 East & WestEmployment Status: Temporary Full Time
Duration (if contract): April 2027 - subject to change as per Article 3 - Management Rights.
Hours of Work: 8 or 12 hour rotating shifts on weekdays, evenings, nights and/or weekends - subject to change as per Article 3 - Management Rights.
Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site
Labour Group: NOWU
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Surgical Inpatient 11 Unit East & West
Hourly Rate: $38.893 - $39.458
Position Responsibilities:The successful candidate will be responsible for Registered Practical Nurse duties in on the Surgical Inpatient Unit.
Qualifications:- Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program.
- Current Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Experience with patient health teaching.
- Demonstrated competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, Blood Transfusion, Wound Care Dressing, Medication Administration, etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge in assessment and management of patients with continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) and patient controlled analgesia (PCA)
- Minimum 1 year acute surgical experience, preferred.
- Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.