Registered Practical Nurse

Job Details: Registered Practical Nurse
Salary: $29.72/ Hour
Shift: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Location: Ottawa

We are currently looking to hire a Registered Practical Nurse for our client specializing in Pain and Spine and is Canada's largest network of pain clinics. The RPN will work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. They will provide care and be part of a care delivery team with the Registered Nurse (RN), Personal Support Worker (PSW) and any volunteers assigned. The RPN will complete admission assessments and care-planning across the domains of physical and psychosocial care, lead and provide client care, use critical thinking skills to recognize when to use validated assessment tools.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of treatments as prescribed.
• Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others, acts as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.
• Provides family support as required, including applicable referrals and counseling.
• Follows established Client's policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• May train and guide other nursing and support staff engaged in clinical activities; may participate in research and related activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing
• Minimum two (5) years of related work experience
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Hold a current BLS.
• RNAO Membership - Professional Liability Insurance.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of medical treatment procedures, facilities, and equipment.
• Knowledge of supportive care principles and techniques for patients.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of the disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and patient triage.
• Patient assessment and referral skills.
• Proficient in IV initiation and management an asset
• Experience with Infusions and Image-guided Interventions an asset

What we Offer:

• Weekly Pay
• Vacation Pay accrual.
• Diverse working environment

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