Registered Practical Nurse - Complex Continuing Care and Dialysis
Core
Provide safe, competent nursing care and education to patients with chronic and complex health issues or traumatic injuries in a 34-bed inpatient unit including 12 hemodialysis beds.
Role type
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and health promotion interventions
Domain
Healthcare (Complex Continuing Care & Hemodialysis)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical decision-making, patient education, care planning, medication administration, computer software proficiency, English proficiency
Preferred skills
Complex Continuing Care experience, RPN diploma, Medical asepsis certification, Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level), RPNAO membership
Technologies
Word, email, web applications
Responsibilities
Provide education to patients and families regarding health deficits and interventions; Contribute to care planning and follow designed plans; Mentor RPN students and new staff; Participate in professional and hospital-wide initiatives
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC