Registered Practical Nurse

Description:

William Osler Health System (Osler), a nationally recognized health care organization, is looking for a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their Postpartum Department. This regulated health care role requires a compassionate and skilled professional to provide quality, patient-focused nursing care to postpartum patients with predictable outcomes and lower risks. You will work as part of an inter-professional health care team, ensuring safe, professional, and culturally sensitive care within a diverse environment.

As an RPN in the Postpartum Department, you will be responsible for providing nursing services to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Nursing Practice: Safe and effective nursing practice throughout the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Patient-Centered Care: Provide compassionate and culturally sensitive care, ensuring the physical and psychological well-being of patients.

• Emergency Response: Recognize changes in patients’ health status and appropriately respond to emergencies by transferring accountability as needed.

• Health Teaching: Provide education and discharge instructions to patients and families, ensuring continuity of care.

• Infection Control: Adhere to infection control measures.

• Team Collaboration: Work effectively as part of the inter-professional team to provide optimal patient care.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • Minimum of two years of postpartum experience within the last five years.

• Certifications:

  • Current neonatal resuscitation program certification or proof of enrollment.

  • Completion of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario breastfeeding e-learning course.

  • Obstetrics nursing certificate.

  • Operating room scrub experience or enrollment in the operating room course (preferred).

• Core Competencies:

  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

  • Sound knowledge of nursing processes and responsibilities.

  • BCLS certification.

  • Medication administration certificate and patient assessment course for RPNs graduating before 2005.

  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

  • Experience with patient and family health teaching.

  • Leadership and facilitation skills.

  • Excellent customer service, organizational, and critical-thinking abilities.

  • Ability to work under stress and demonstrate exemplary clinical practice.

  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.

  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Additional Information:

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to operational requirements).

• Internal Application Deadline: February 5, 2025.