Registered Practical Nurse (NF 53/22)

Registered Practical Nurse

Full Time

Department: ALC

Reports to: Patient Care Manager

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking a licensed RPN who are responsible to assess, plan & provide interventions, utilizing the current Standards of Practice (RPN college of Nurses of Ontario), in accordance with the hospital goals and objectives, for assigned patients.

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a licensed Registered Practical Nurse required
• Current Basic CPR certificate required
• Current pharmacology certificate required
• Minimum six (6) months to one (1) year experience preferred
• Good communication, interaction with staff and residents

• Ability to provide appropriate nursing interventions as outlined by the College of Nurses RPN Scope of Practice
• Must be available to work all shifts and sites as assigned
• Must be willing to work the present 12-hour shift rotation
• Must be available to work weekends
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Demonstrated multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
• Ability to communicate and deal with others effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing situations
• Regular and sustained attendance is essential for this position
• Understanding the first nation culture and the ability to speak Oji-Cree is a definite asset.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary