Summary

REF# SS25-02

Date Posted: January 8, 2025                                                                               

Primary Site: Englehart

Job Summary:

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for the application of the nursing process in planning and providing care for individuals, families or groups based on the Standards of Nursing Practice, within a total patient care delivery framework. He/she demonstrates critical thinking skills and sound decision making based on scientific principles in theory. Is responsible and accountable for all activities in which he/she engages. The Registered Practical Nurse will be assigned duties and responsibilities in line with the scope of practice determined by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Day-to-day assignments will be determined by the Resource Nurse/Charge Nurse. The RPN is responsible to quickly identify when the patient’s condition has gone beyond the scope of the RPNs practice or has unexpectedly changed to the RN for assessment.   

Requirements:

• Applicants must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Must possess a current B.C.L.S. Certificate
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Must be willing to be assigned to other nursing areas as required
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated ability to attend work promptly and regularly and to maintain same

• Must illustrate superior customer service, telephone skills, demonstrate professionalism, courteous approach with the public and staff
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with all members of the health care team
• Must maintain principles of confidentiality
• Bilingualism (French and English) to be considered an asset
• Other duties as assigned

Closing Date: January 17, 2025 @ 4:00pm

Please send resumes to Human Resources;

careers@blancheriverhealth.ca

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that his/her application is received within the above time period.  It is also their responsibility to attach a current resume and/or other relevant documentation to their applications.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.  Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.