POSTING DATE:  March 27, 2024                                                                                                                       POSTING #145-24 (CUPE Service)

 

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE 

NOTICE OF VACANCY

 

POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE 

PACU, Day Surgery, Pre-Admit Screening 

Primary Sites: Stratford and Clinton

Regular Part-Time

(Shifts: 8-hour shifts, days and evenings, may be subject to change)

 

REPORTS TO: Manager, Surgical Services 

 

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

 

SALARY: $33.92 to $35.97 per hour

 

REQUIREMENTS:

- Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

 

EXPERIENCE:

- 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 in cardiac nursing preferred

- Recent Cardiac Arrhythmia course (current experience)

- BLS

- Completion of IV Therapy course 

- Completion of IV Start course 

- Skilled in Medication Administration

- IV drug administration

- Insertion of Gastric tubes

- Flushing of PRN adaptors

- Subcutaneous portal insertion and drug administration

- Recent 12 lead ECG interpretation course (current experience) preferred 

 

SKILLS/ABILITIES

- Excellent physical assessment skills 

- Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the Meditech Information System and       personal computer applications

- Ability to plan, organize and exercise effective decision making

- Demonstrated excellence in critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills

- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and function both independently and interdependently with the         interprofessional care team

- Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education

- Ability to meet the physical demand of the position

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED 

 

**Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**

 

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: (link removed)

 

As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. 

 

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. HPHA is committed to creating an environment where all staff, physicians, volunteers and patients see themselves reflected in the workforce, physical surroundings and the broader community, and where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be who they are while receiving fair and equitable supports and opportunities. Upon individual requests, attempts will be made to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.