R.P.N. (registered practical nurse)

Kingston Health Sciences Centre is located at Kingston, ON. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of R.P.N. (registered practical nurse). We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Position: R.P.N. (registered practical nurse)
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $34.44 hourly / 37.5 to 48 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Kingston, ON

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Hiring: R.P.N. (registered practical nurse)

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for administering medications.
• The candidate must apply aseptic techniques, including sterile dressing.
• The candidate must conduct specimen collection.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring infection control.
• The candidate must monitor nutritional intake.
• The candidate must observe and record the therapeutic and side effects of medications.
• The candidate must prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and sterilising surgical areas.
• The candidate must record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files.
• The candidate must provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care.
• The candidate will be responsible for monitoring established respiratory and intravenous therapy.
• The candidate must provide safety and health education to individuals and their families.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing nursing services to patients within a defined scope of practise based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
• The candidate must monitor patients’ progress, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, and consult with appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• The candidate must coordinate the movement of patients through the healthcare system.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be eligible for practical nurse licensure in the province/territory of work and hold a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.
• The candidate should be accurate.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.

Work setting

• The candidate should be willing to relocate whether the candidate would be ready to move into a new city/different city for a job.
• The candidate must work in a hospital, medical facility, or clinic.

• The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal background check and vulnerable sector check.
• The candidate must have proof of immunization.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
• Under Financial benefits, the candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit, as well as benefits from Group insurance benefits, Life insurance and Pension plan.
• In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Subsidised public transportation, Team building opportunities and Wellness program.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

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Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter