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NOTE: All applicants to Bruyère must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff, learning, or volunteer opportunities. Candidates must provide government issues documentation to prove they have been vaccinated upon hiring, or valid documentation of a medical contraindication or other consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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Registered Practical Nurse

Competition:

22-CUPE-312

Program:

Complex Continuing Care - 4 South

Position Type:

Permanent, Full-time, Night, 75 hrs / Pay period, 1.0 FTE

Salary Scale:

$30.032 to $31.175 / hr, plus a competitive benefits program

Start Date:

2022/11/23 8:00

Closing Date:

2022/11/29 23:59

As part of Bruyère you will be contributing to fulfilling our Mission which is committed to improving the quality of life of our patients and residents by living our values of respect, compassion, collaboration, accountability and learning.

Function summary

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) at Bruyère delivers safe, effective, patient/resident-centered, ethical and evidence-based nursing care to patients/residents according to scope of practice and in accordance with Bruyère policies, procedures and standards and with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards. The RPN communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients/residents, families, colleagues and other health discipline members.

The RPN is committed to living the Mission and Values of Bruyère.

The RPN is committed to patient and resident safety, on-going learning and continuous quality improvement.

Required qualifications

Valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Successful completion of RPN medication administration course or equivalent
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Level C certificate
Fluent in English and French (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement.)

Preferred qualifications

Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) trained
Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Superior leadership and decision-making skills
Dedicated towards professional growth
Membership in Registered Practical Nurses' Association of Ontario (RPNAO)

Additional information

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of their degrees and certifications, if applicable, must also be included.

Bruyère promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act. Bruyère is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.