CAREER DETAIL

Responsibilities May include, but are not limited to::

• Provide direct patient care.
• Follow the policies and procedures set out by the facility.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills & excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• situations in a positive manner & be adaptable to working in a variety of clinical settings & facilities.

Requirements:

• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Shift Scheduling Requirements:
• Must be available for “urgent or last minute” shifts, scheduled within 2 hours of shift start time.
• Must be able to work the flexible shift times, depending on the facility; eight (8) or twelve (12) hours in length.
• Must be able to ‘float’ from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need.
• Must be available to work all shifts – days, evenings & nights – including weekdays, weekends & statutory holidays.
• Required to work two (2) weekends per month.
• Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed upon facility/unit.

Qualifications:

• RPN Diploma
• Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Proof of membership with RPNAO
• Able to work with persons with Infectious Diseases
• BCLS Certificate
• Valid First Aid & CPR
• Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) proof of negative TB skint test within one (1) year as well as Hepatitis B
• Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Minimum of 1 year acute care experience
• Successful completion of Phlebotomy course is considered an asset