Registered Practical Nurse (RFT 0.8 FTE)

Position Information

Posting Number: ROM26-230E

Position Status: Regular Full-time

FTE: 0.8

Job Schedule: Days/Evenings

Unit: Inpatient Unit

Department: Geriatric Psychiatry

Union: CUPE Local 942

Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

Level of Police Check: Vulnerable Sector Check

Number of Vacancies: 1

About The Royal

As one of Canada's foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

The Royal is currently hiring for our Registered Practice Nurse float pool. The Registered Practical Nurse will work a scheduled rotation; however, the shifts will be split between Long-Term Care, the Geriatric Inpatient Program, and ECT (at the discretion of the needs of each unit, and scheduled by the scheduling department). The Registered Practical Nurse must be able to work on the stated units within the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized Diploma Program in Practical Nursing
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Knowledge of CNO Standards regarding RPN scope of practice
• Understanding of MHA and relevant legislation
• CPR/AED Certification within the last 2 years
• Completion of Prevention of Violence in the Workplace training (C.P.I.) required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, catheterization, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scanning, ECT recovery, skin care and feeding
• Ability to develop therapeutic relations with patients
• Ability to function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team
• Basic computer skills required

Preferred:

• GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training and P.I.E.C.E.S training, or other related dementia care training
• Knowledge of mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques
• 2 years recent experience with older adults with psychiatric/mental health illness

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset

Salary Range

Salary: $37.24 to $39.02 per hour

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.

The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.

The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.