Registered Practical Nurse, Inpatient Surgery FT 2024

Job title:

Registered Practical Nurse, Inpatient Surgery FT 2024

Company

Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Job description

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at .Job DescriptionSalary$36.426. 37.049ScheduleDays, Evenings, Nights, Weekends & HolidaysShift12 hrsExpected Average Number of Hours: approx 40 hours weekly ( Not a guarantee of hours )Summary:As a key member of the Inpatient Surgery team, the Registered Practical Nurse assumes a participative role on the health care team and will provide nursing services, within their defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures. This is a part-time position to work 12 hour shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.Skills and Qualifications:

• Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing
• RPN Diploma or equivalent required
• Current BCLS certificate required
• Demonstrates application of nursing knowledge through patient assessment and recognizing limits of practice and consulting appropriately
• 2 years current medical/surgical experience in an active care setting required
• Medication administration course essential
• CMH certified to initiate IV and administer IV medications required
• Epidural certification and experience in monitoring a patient post epi-morph is preferred
• Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education essential
• Demonstrate ability to integrate discharge planning and appropriate use of community resources into the client’s care plan
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills in a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to incorporate knowledge of health promotion into the client’s care plan
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Meditech system modules would be a definite asset
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.CMH Inclusion StatementAt Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and InclusionSusan Toth, Director of Human ResourcesWe thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

Expected salary

$36426.37 per year

Location

Cambridge, ON

Job date

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:00:16 GMT

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