Registered Practical Nurse - Casual

This position provides a range of client-centered health services to individuals, groups, and communities.  The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and practices nursing autonomously to their full scope of practice in circumstances where there is predictability in the client’s care requirements, care plan and health outcomes. 

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• Successful completion of a College Diploma program in Practical Nursing as recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education
• In good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Knowledge of public health and nursing sciences and familiarity with legislation governing public health practices including, but not limited to, the Health Protection and Promotion Act, Immunization of School Pupils Act, and Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver public health services to individuals, groups and communities.
• Ability to apply and use evidence-informed best practices to guide work. 
• Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions where care needs are less complex, and outcomes are predictable.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health, health equity and impacts on population health
• Familiarity with provincial vaccination schedules, vaccine preventable diseases, vaccines and their administration, management of side effects.
• Familiarity with treatments such as, but not limited to, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy testing and counseling, birth control, clinic operations.
• Knowledge and experience using electronic communication systems and data management software.
• Ability to provide safe and effective nursing care both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team or group.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to develop productive working relationships with clients, peers and partners. Demonstration of courtesy, tact, effective listening skills, and ability to exchange appropriate information with clients, partners and staff as required.
• Organized with an ability to prioritize, plan, follow processes and manage time and work effectively.
• Understanding of continuous quality improvement processes and practices.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Required to maintain a current valid Ontario Driver’s license and reliable access to an insured working vehicle.
• Required to maintain current CPR certificate and familiarity with general first aid principles.
• Ability to speak Low German or other languages is an asset but not required.
• Compliance with all Southwestern Public Health administrative policies, relevant program related policies and applicable provincial legislation.