Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.) Full-time Job
Hospital Smooth Rock Falls Hospital
Medical & Healthcare TorontoJob Details
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Staff accommodation available
- Remote location
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
- Conduct specimen collection
- Ensure infection control
- Monitor nutritional intake
- Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
- Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
- Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
- Take vital signs
- Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
- Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
- Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
- Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Overtime required
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer
How to apply
By email