***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***
We are currently looking for highly professional, experienced Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to work in a variety of long term and acute care facilities in the Hastings area.
This opportunity allows you to earn above-average wages with travel compensation and accommodation.
Shifts would be early morning, afternoon, evening, overnight with consistent hours and a set schedule until further notice.
Responsibilities
* To provide nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an RPN.
* Utilize sound nursing practice principles to ensure the delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
* Ensure a timely and accessible admission for the residents including a comprehensive orientation to the home and the services offered within the home. Ensure that resident transfers and discharges are timely and safe.
* Ensure the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics; ensure protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.
* Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and social needs of the residents.
Requirements
* Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
* Able to work with persons with Infectious Diseases.
* BLS Certificate.
* Valid First Aid & CPR.
* Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella (MMRV); proof of negative TB skin test within one (1) year as well as Hepatitis B.
* Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
* Must be able to work the flexible shift times, depending on the facility; eight (8) or twelve (12) hours in length.
* Must be able to ‘float’ from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need.
* Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed upon facility/unit.
* Must be in compliance with the RhynoCare Healthcare shift acceptance/cancellation policy (provided for review upon hiring).
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