Registered Practical Nurse (ECU) – NF 105-21 in Sioux Lookout

***** Bonuses:

• SLMHC Recruitment Bonus: $2,500 probation Bonus, + additional $2,500 one-year completion bonus!

• Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is pleased to partner with Health Force Ontario (HFO) as an approved employer for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) which provides a $25,000 retention bonus to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month, full time commitment!

• Additional CCPN Northern Incentives:

• • A northern Top-Up grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000 instalments after four (4) and eight (8) months of employment with an eligible employer.
  • A Northern Relocation Grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000 instalments upon confirmation that an eligible nurse has started employment and after four (4) months employment with an eligible employer.

Job Summary:

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking a licensed RPN who are responsible to assess, plan & provide interventions, utilizing the current Standards of Practice (RPN college of Nurses of Ontario), in accordance with the hospital goals and objectives, for assigned patients.

Qualifications:

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a licensed Registered Practical Nurse required.
• Current Basic CPR certificate required.
• Current pharmacology certificate required.
• Minimum six (6) months to one (1) year experience preferred.
• Good communication, interaction with staff and residents.

Job Duties:

• Ability to provide appropriate nursing interventions as outlined by the College of Nurses RPN Scope of Practice.
• Must be available to work all shifts and sites as assigned.
• Must be willing to work the present 12-hour shift rotation.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Demonstrated multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Ability to communicate and deal with others effectively, both Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing situations.
• Regular and sustained attendance is essential for this position.
• Understanding the first nation culture and the ability to speak Oji-Cree is a definite asset.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.