Registered Practical Nurse- Emergency - Halton Healthcare, Oakville

About the role

Halton Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse for our Emergency department in Oakville. This position plays a vital role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in compliance with the current scope of practice while ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with scope of practice
• Responsible and accountable for patient outcomes
• Identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient
• Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Acts as a patient advocate
• Incorporates current validated research and evidenced-based practice into clinical practice
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met
• Collaborates to co-ordinate patient care with the patient/family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Collaborates to co-ordinate discharge planning with the patient /family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team/utilizes discharge instruction sheets and review with patients and family members
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of patient care in the community
• Monitors length of stay and works towards continual achievement of ER LOS targets
• Monitors quality of patient care through the application of risk management activities
• Assists with the development of teaching materials and provides education for staff, patients and patient’s relatives
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, their families, and staff
• Uses infection control and prevention measures
• Collaborates as necessary to develop, review, modify, and update the patient’s plan of care
• Collaborates with the CRN or Charge Nurse for provision of patient care if there is a demonstrated alteration in acuity/predictability of the patient outcome
• Seeks direction, support and guidance from the RN in accord with the defined scope of practice

Who we're looking for

• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Must have a minimum of 1 year Emergency Department experience
• Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• Minimum education: Practical Nursing Diploma required
• Completion of a recognized Medication Administration Course with recent experience in administering IV antibiotics, IM/SC injections, a preferred added skill set of IV initiation and performance of ECGs
• Physical Assessment Course required
• Phlebotomy Certificate required
• Recent experience in an Emergency Department
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the profession
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills
• Sound problem-solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills
• Functions independently within scope of practice
• Maximizes utilization of resources
• Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs
• Basic computer skills- Order Entry module of Meditech required
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Why you'll love it here

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our operations, policies, and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality, and patient satisfaction as we are, we invite you to apply for these rewarding Halton Healthcare jobs.