Registered Practical Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and review nursing care plans that are individualized to each patient.
• Conducts patient health assessments and medication administration teaching.
• Obtain IV access through peripheral IV initiation or central line access (PICC, IVAD, etc.). This component is inapplicable in Quebec.
• Prepares and administers a variety of specialized intravenous or injectable pharmacological treatments, where applicable, excluding Quebec.
• Provide patient care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, health teaching, and reporting any adverse events to immediate supervisor or required stakeholders.
• Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and provincial body standards.
• Provide patient centered care according to the established care plan or medical directive.
• Perform specialized nursing procedures for which recognized training and current competency have been demonstrated and updated per standards.
• Maintain role related, medication and pharmacovigilance training as required.
• Report and document Adverse Events as per Pharmacovigilance requirements.
• Observe and document patient conditions.
• Complete all other tasks as requested.

Qualifications

• Education
• Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) degree or equivalent.
• Current registration and in good standing with provincial nursing regulatory body.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification. Experience
• Experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Experience with home care is an asset.
• Exceptional peripheral IV initiation skills are required, where applicable, except in Quebec. Other Skills and Abilities
• Exceptional patient assessment skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to manage relationships with exceptional customer service.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations.
• Able to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks.
• Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to patient care.
• Able to transcribe physician’s orders.
• Valid driver's license. At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing. At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.