** RPN Float Team- Medical, RFT

VACANCY NUMBER:0000024181 POSITION:Registered NurseLOCATION:Chatham-Kent, Ontario DEPARTMENT:RPN Float Team - Medical STATUS:Regular Full-Time # OF POSITIONS:1 POSTING DATE: 08 May 2024BARGAINING UNIT:Unifor **In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill, Experience)- Current Certification of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses.- RPN Diploma preferred.- Current BCLS certification.- 2 years hospital nursing experience within the past 3 years.- Experience with techniques of coaching patients to be independent with Activities of Daily Living.- Certificate in Gerontology- 1 year experience in acute care- Catheterization, aseptic techniques.- Computer Skills - Intranet, Microsoft Office, Care Manager, STAR, Solcom, Risk Monitor Pro.- Practice level consistent with the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, which includes but is not limited to:-Evidence of the successful, administration and management of blood & blood products, -Evidence of the successful completion and/or practice in processing physician orders,administration of oral, subcutaneous, IM, suppository, aerosol and IV medications, venipuncture and IV initiation and management- Demonstrated adherence to the expectations of nursing practice at CKHA- Familiarity with MDS Chronic Care Assessment Tool preferred.- Fundamentals in Palliative Care preferred- Member of RPNAO preferred- Satisfactory attendance.- Telemetry or cardiac course preferred- Experience in post-operative care preferred- Experience with complex medical patient preferred