We are currently seeking highly professional and experienced Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to work in a variety of long-term and acute care facilities in the Thornbury area.
Job Description
This opportunity allows you to earn above-average wages with travel compensation and accommodation. Shifts would be early morning, afternoon, evening, overnight with consistent hours and a set schedule until further notice.
Responsibilities
1. To provide nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician's orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an RPN.
3. Ensure that resident transfers and discharges are timely and safe.
4. Ensure the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, ensuring protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.
5. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and social needs of the residents.
Requirements
1. Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Able to work with persons with Infectious Diseases.
3. BLS Certificate.
4. Valid First Aid & CPR.
5. Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella (MMRV) and proof of negative TB skin test within one (1) year as well as Hepatitis B.
6. Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
7. Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
8. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
9. Must be able to work flexible shift times, depending on the facility; eight (8) or twelve (12) hours in length.
10. Must be able to 'float' from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need.
11. Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed upon facility/unit.
12. Must be in compliance with the RhynoCare Healthcare shift acceptance/cancellation policy (provided for review upon hiring).