Registered Practical Nurse -CVH 1C IP Med

• Graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (e.g. certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration, phlebotomy, and health assessment)
• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or currently meet the eligibility criteria to register in good standing in the Temporary Class or General Class with the CNO.
• Able to function to the full scope of practice as per CNO
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• If working in an area with telemetry, successful candidates responsible for obtaining formal certification within six months of hire
• Medication Administration Certificate and experience with administration of medication within the last year required
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and the ability to care for acute patients with the following care needs: initiation and maintenance of IV therapy, administration of medication above and below the drip chamber, patient controlled analgesia, Enteral feeds, TPN, transfusion of blood products, central venous access devices, blood glucose monitoring, naso-gastric tubes, wound management skills, skin care, foot care, routine infection control practices, normal and abnormal blood values
• Computer skills including typing, sending and receiving email and working with Microsoft applications such as Word
• A positive work and attendance record is essential

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years acute care medical/surgical experience preferred
• Physical assessment course
• Experience working with acute care medicine patient populations, including respirology, nephrology, cardiology patients requiring telemetry monitoring and geriatric patients
• Experience in providing and delivering patients and families with educational teaching
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates patient and family-centred care values
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Experience and knowledge with Meditech and/or Sunrise Clinical Manager clinical application systems

Job Responsibilities

• Provision of nursing care for patients within an interprofessional environment, including assessment, treatment, teaching and education
• Teaching and coaching to patients and families
• Commitment to a healthy, safe and respectful workplace
• Practicing in compliance with provincial legislation, hospital policies and procedures; professional regulatory standards; and best practices within the nursing profession
• Maintaining professional competence by completing regular professional development (including annual training/education as indicated)

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website

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Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

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Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.