HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION:   REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
                       Emergency Room
                        -Primarily Stratford Site
                       Regular Part-time Position
 
REPORTS TO:   Program Director, Emergency Services
    
DATE REQUIRED:  As Soon As Possible

SALARY:   $25.62 to $27.18 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:  
- Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum of two (2) years recent nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred with the ability to work to full scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Experience working with adult and paediatric populations
- Knowledge of Medical, Surgical, Orthopedic, Paediatric, Gyn/ Obstetric and Mental Health nursing
- Current BCLS certification
- Completion of IV Therapy course or equivalent
- Completion of IV Start course or equivalent including flushing of PRN adaptors
- Skilled in Medication Administration and IV drug administration
- Completion of a 12 lead ECG interpretation and basic cardiac arrhythmia interpretation courses
- Subcutaneous port insertion and drug administration
- Experience in cardiac care, wound and burn care, insertion of gastric tubes
- Skill in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of patient care in compliance to CNO scope of practice
- Comprehension of the CNO Three Factor Framework of patient care requirements, the nurse’s cognitive and technical expertise in an ED environment to determine which category of nursing is appropriate for specific nursing roles in patient care
- Knowledge of the 5 level Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) process
- Accountable for patient outcomes within the CNO scope of practice
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of Infection Control policies, procedures and precautions
- Ability to assist with cast applications
- Demonstrated experience utilizing proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients
- Experience conducting patient education
- Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the Meditech, Risk Monitor Pro and Automated Dispensing Cabinets Information System and personal computer applications
- Ability to plan and organize with good critical thinking, interpersonal,  communication, facilitation and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and function both independently and interdependently with the interprofessional care team
- Evidence of ongoing professional development/ continuing education and participation in quality assurance activities
- Strong interest in interprofessional practice and patient centered care
- Demonstrated good attendance record
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

For internal candidates, a current resumé must accompany transfer requests.

Please submit a complete resume to:
Human Resources, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
46 General Hospital Drive
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2Y6
CONFIDENTIAL FAX:  519-271-1177
E-MAIL: humanresources@hpha.ca (Meditech e-mails not accepted.)

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