The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient-focused care in accordance with the nursing philosophy, policies, and standards of the Timmins and District Hospital (TADH), the College of Nurses (CNO), and the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
Main responsibilities
- Current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a Registered Practical Nurse.
- Current BCLS certificate.
- Completion of a recognized Medication Administration Course.
- Sound knowledge of the nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the profession.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Sound problem-solving, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Functions independently within the scope of practice.
- Maximizes utilization of resources.
- Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs.
- Strong ability to work with patients across the life span: pediatrics to geriatrics
- Basic computer skills, including Meditech.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
- A minimum of two years of current adult medical nursing and/or surgical experience is preferable.
- Employment history demonstrating regular work attendance.
- Bilingualism (French and English) would be considered an asset.
The Timmins and District Hospital will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their response; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities, in which we live, serve, and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify.
