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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Thurso

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Thurso

RhynocareThurso, Scotland, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Must be fluent in English & French

We are currently looking for highly professional, experienced Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to work in a variety of long-term and acute care facilities in the Rockland area.

This opportunity allows you to earn above-average wages with travel compensation and accommodation.

Shifts would be early morning, afternoon, evening, overnight with consistent hours and a set schedule until further notice.

Responsibilities

  • To provide nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an RPN.
  • Utilize sound nursing practice principles to ensure the delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
  • Ensure a timely and accessible admission for the residents including a comprehensive orientation to the home and the services offered within the home.
  • Ensure that resident transfers and discharges are timely and safe.
  • Ensure the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, ensuring protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.
  • Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and social needs of the residents.

Requirements

  • Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Able to work with persons with Infectious Diseases.
  • BLS Certificate.
  • Valid First Aid & CPR.
  • Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella (MMRV) and proof of negative TB skin test within one (1) year as well as Hepatitis B.
  • Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
  • Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be able to work the flexible shift times, depending on the facility; eight (8) or twelve (12) hours in length.
  • Must be able to ‘float’ from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need.
  • Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed-upon facility / unit.
  • Must be in compliance with the RhynoCare Healthcare shift acceptance / cancellation policy (provided for review upon hiring).

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