Registered Practical Nurse

The 6 West unit specializes in the acute post surgical care for orthopedics and spine patients. Our surgical teams include surgeons specializing in orthopedic, orthopedic spine and neurosurgical spine interventions. We are looking for staff who enjoy working in a fast paced, highly skilled environment. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach towards our patient care. The unit is located at the General site.

As a member of this interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse collaborates to provide pre and post-operative care to adult patients. Additionally, the Registered Practical Nurse supports the specialized day-to-day needs of patients

days, nights

1. Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse 
2. Current Medication Administration and Asepsis certificates 
3. Current certificates or current community college studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, patient assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, medication administration, IV administration and IV management, transcribing physician orders 
4. Current Heart and Stroke Foundation BCLS certification or equivalent 
5. Completion of Physical Assessment Course 
6. Recent experience (2 years) in an acute adult surgical unit 
7. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment 
8. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills 
9. Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment, problem identification and problem solving 
10. Ability to prioritize and collaborate with the team when the patients condition changes 
11. Evidence of commitment to professional practice and ongoing professional development 

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement