Registered Practical Nurse - Veterans Centre K2W - Regular part-time 2024-9063

Summary of Duties

The successful candidate will have experience working with a wide variety of medical needs of community patients. This would include Dialysis, Dementia, Palliation, TBI, Oncological, complex medical needs.

The RPN works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Current Ontario College of Nurses Registration required.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• RPN Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year geriatric nursing experience is required.
• Keen interest in working with the elderly.
• Oncology experience preferred (chemotherapy).
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) or PIECES certification considered an asset.
• Palliative care experience preferred.
• Patient and family focused care philosophy required.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills required. This includes strong communication skills with the multidisciplinary team, patient family members and/or primary care givers.
• Strong physical assessment skills required.
• Experience with primary nursing an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Airway Management (Tracheostomy, CPAP, BiPAP)
• Central Venous Catheters (CVC) e.g. Hickman, PICC
• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care approach and principles.