Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Job Opportunity
Job Description
Job Summary
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Assesses patient health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains medical records.
Job Qualifications
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Education: College Diploma or Certificate in nursing
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Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Current Annual Registration as an RPN with College of Nurses of Ontario & Active membership of Ontario Practical Nurses Association
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Criminal Record Check
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Current CPR & First Aid certificate
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Two professional references within the last 2 years
Skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication
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Service orientation
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Active listening
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Monitoring
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Coordination
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Social perceptiveness
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Positive attitude towards patients, and colleagues
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caring & compassionate
General Accountabilities
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Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
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Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
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Prepares patients for and assists with examinations or treatments.
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Performs other related duties as needed
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Provide support to Physicians with patients (begin medical visits - vital signs, weight, dressings, injections, vaccination, etc.)
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Follow-up on consultations, laboratory results, etc.Work closely with team members
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Have a good sense of responsibility and good clinical judgment
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Ability to work in a fast pace multi-tasks setting
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Ability to work independently, proactively and with a team
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Respond immediately and appropriately to sudden emergencies.
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Assess patient responses during procedure and to respond appropriately.
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Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care providers, both one-on-one and in groups.
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Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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Comprehensive knowledge of patient flow and clinic process
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Proficient computer skills with EMR and Microsoft Office applications
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Must be motivated, self-directed, and able to prioritize and keep pace in a busy, fast growing environment.
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Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy is required.
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A pleasant, outgoing and positive attitude.
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Must be honest, trustworthy and respectful and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
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Must be flexible
Job Types: Full-time, 1 Year Contract
Salary: $23.00 per hour